Caddices

/ˈkædɪsɪz/ noun

Plural of caddice; a type of yarn or ribbon, or the cases made by caddis fly larvae.

From 'caddice,' possibly related to 'cadge' or from an unknown origin. The term evolved to mean both a textile material and protective cases built by insects.

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