seric
Synonym of silken, made of silkSynonym of silken, made of silk.
/ˈsɛɹɪk/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable, rare)Synonym of silken, made of silk.
(not comparable, rare)Synonym of silky, like silk.
Origin
From Latin sēricus, from Ancient Greek σηρῐκός (sērĭkós), from σήρ (sḗr, “silkworm”) + -ικFrom Latin sēricus, from Ancient Greek σηρῐκός (sērĭkós), from σήρ (sḗr, “silkworm”) + -ικός (-ikós, “-ic”), possibly ultimately from the Old Chinese word for silk. Doublet of silk and serge.
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