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silkMain Entry: 1silk 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 textiles — silk·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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