noun
a wormlike larva of a butterfly or moth, having numerous pairs of legs
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The caterpillar is a larval stage in the life cycle of a butterfly or moth.
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I found a cute little caterpillar crawling on the tree outside.
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That caterpillar looks like a tiny noodle with legs!
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His business started as a small caterpillar but soon grew into a thriving butterfly.