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silk

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Main Entry:
1silk 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈsilk\
Function:
noun
Usage:
often attributive
Etymology:
Middle English, from Old English seolc, sioluc, probably ultimately from Greek sērikos silken — more at sericeous
Date:
before 12th century
1: a fine continuous protein fiber produced by various insect larvae usually for cocoons ; especially : a lustrous tough elastic fiber produced by silkworms and used for textiles2: thread, yarn, or fabric made from silk filaments3 a: a garment of silk b (1): a distinctive silk gown worn by a King's or Queen's Counsel (2): a King's or Queen's Counsel cplural : the colored cap and blouse of a jockey or harness horse driver made in the registered racing color of the employing stable4 a: a filament resembling silk ; especially : one produced by a spider b: silky material <milkweed silk> ; especially : the styles of an ear of Indian corn5: parachute
silk·like 
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