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DEFINITIONS OF:
silk
1
n
animal fibers produced by silkworms and other larvae that spin cocoons and by most spiders
Type of:
animal fiber
,
animal fibre
fiber derived from animals
n
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
Types:
sarcenet
,
sarsenet
a fine soft silk fabric often used for linings
Type of:
cloth
,
fabric
,
material
,
textile
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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