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Cynthia or Halocynthia pyriformis
Sea peach Sea" peach` (Zo["o]l.) A beautiful American ascidian (Cynthia, or Halocynthia, pyriformis) having the size, form, velvety surface, and color of a ripe peach.
Philosamia cynthia
Silkworm Silk"worm`, n. [AS. seolcwyrm.] (Zo["o]l.) The larva of any one of numerous species of bombycid moths, which spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon before changing to a pupa. Note: The common species (Bombyx mori) feeds on the leaves of the white mulberry tree. It is native of China, but has long been introduced into other countries of Asia and Europe, and is reared on a large scale. In America it is reared only to small extent. The Ailanthus silkworm (Philosamia cynthia) is a much larger species, of considerable importance, which has been introduced into Europe and America from China. The most useful American species is the Polyphemus. See Polyphemus. Pernyi silkworm, the larva of the Pernyi moth. See Pernyi moth. Silkworm gut, a substance prepared from the contents of the silk glands of silkworms and used in making lines for angling. See Gut. Silkworm rot, a disease of silkworms; muscardine.

Meaning of Cynthia from wikipedia

- Cynthia is a feminine given name of Gr**** origin: Κυνθία, Kynthía, "from Mount Cynthus" on the island of Delos. The name has been in use in the Anglosphere...
- Look up Cynthia in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Cynthia is a feminine given name. Cynthia may also refer to: Cynthia (Gaba girl), American plaster...
- Cynthia Daniel (married name: Cynthia Hauser) (born March 17, 1976) is an American photographer and former actress, best known for her role as Elizabeth...
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson (born January 12, 1980) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Naevia in the Starz television series Spartacus,...
- Cynthia Robinson (January 12, 1944 – November 23, 2015) was an American musician, best known for being a founding member of Sly and the Family Stone,...
- Cynthia Lennon (née Powell; 10 September 1939 – 1 April 2015) was a British artist and author, and the first wife of John Lennon. Born in Blackpool and...
- Cynthia Louise Germanotta (née Bissett; born August 30, 1954) is an American philanthropist, activist and entrepreneur. She is the president of the Born...
- Cynthia Ellen Nixon (born April 9, 1966) is an American actress, activist, and theater director. For her portrayal of Miranda Hobbes in the HBO series...
- Cynthia Michele Watros (born September 2, 1968) is an American actress recognized for her roles in both daytime and primetime television. In 1994, she...
- Cynthia Denise Bailey (born February 19, 1967) is an American model, reality television personality, podcaster and actress. Born and raised in Alabama...