Bombyx
Scrabble:22 ptsWWF:24 pts6 letters
Definition of Bombyx
noun
- [<em>lowercase</em>] A wind-instrument of the ancient Greeks, probably sounded by a reed mouthpiece: so called from its shape.
- A Linnean genus of lepidopterous insects, now the type of the family <em>Bombycidæ.</em>
- In <em>conchology</em>, a genus of pulmonate gastropods.
- A genus of moths, which includes the silkworm moth. See <xref urlencoded="silkworm">silkworm</xref>.
- Any member of the <xref>genus</xref> Bombyx of true <xref>silkmoths</xref>, whose <xref>caterpillars</xref> often feed on <xref>mulberries</xref>.
Anagrams of Bombyx
No exact anagrams found for "bombyx". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
b3
o1
m3
b3
y4
x8
Total: 22 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Bombyx"
Bombyx is a 6-letter word that scores 22 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Bombyx" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bombyx" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.