エリサン

Meanings

1

eri silkmoth; eri silkworm

usually written using kana alone

Refers to the domesticated silkmoth Samia cynthia ricini, known for producing eri silk. The term can denote both the moth and its larva.

エリサンはヒマの葉はを食たべる。
Eri silkworms eat castor oil plant leaves.
エリサンの繭まゆからは、えり絹きぬがとれる。
Eri silk is obtained from the cocoons of the eri silkmoth.