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silk
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- pronunciation:
- sIlk
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a fine, soft, shiny fiber produced by certain insects.
The silkworm makes silk as it spins its cocoon. |
| definition 2: |
thread, cloth, or clothing made of this material.
She bought a scarf made of silk. |
| definition 3: |
certain materials that are like threads of silk, such as the fine strands found on an ear of corn.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
made of or having to do with silk.
You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. |
| derivation: |
silklike (adj.) |
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