silk — a fine, strong, soft lustrous fiber produced by silkworms
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fine, strong, soft lustrous fiber produced by silkworms
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪlk/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks my expensive silk shirt is the perfect scratching post.
- The silk road connected East and West for centuries.
- She tried to iron silk pajamas and accidentally created modern art.
silk
NOUN[/sɪlk/]
a fine, strong, soft lustrous fiber produced by silkworms
Fine lustrous silk from silkworms
Smooth as silk, pure as milk
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'serikos' (of silk), which passed through Latin 'sericum' before entering Middle English. This luxurious fabric traveled westward from the East along the Silk Road, profoundly influencing European trade and language.
Breakdown
Ancient Greek serikos (silken, of silk) → Latin sericum (silk fabric) → Middle English silk. The Greek root serikos originally referred to the precious textile imported from Asian silk-producing regions.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks my expensive silk shirt is the perfect scratching post.”
“The silk road connected East and West for centuries.”
“She tried to iron silk pajamas and accidentally created modern art.”
“The spider's web glistened like silk in the morning dew.”
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