How do you spell Caterpillar?
Correct spelling
caterpillar
Remember the hairy cat: caTERpillar has 'ter' like 'terrible' and 'ar' ending
Why is caterpillar spelled this way?
From Old French chatepelose, hairy cat. The fuzzy appearance of caterpillars reminded medieval observers of small, furry cats — nature named through playful resemblance.
Common misspellings of caterpillar
catapillarcaterpillercatepillarcatterpillar
Example
The monarch caterpillar munched steadily on the milkweed leaves before forming its chrysalis.