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silk

DEFINITIONS OF: silk

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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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