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Noun: woolly bear  wû-lee behr
  1. Caterpillar of numerous moths characterized by a dense coat of woolly hairs; feed on plants and some are destructive pests
    - woolly bear caterpillar

Derived forms: woolly bears

Type of: caterpillar

Encyclopedia: Woolly bear