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Is caterpillar a compound word? Cat er pillar

If it isn't what would the word be for 3 words
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The word chatepelose is derived from the Latin phrase catta pilōsa, which really did mean “hairy cat”. Therefore “caterpillar” originated as a compound word, although the modern English word is not a true compound. ... A caterpillar can mature into either a butterfly or a moth, depending upon the species

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