silk

silk
I. 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 2. thread, yarn, or fabric made from silk filaments 3. 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 c. plural the colored cap and blouse of a jockey or harness horse driver made in the registered racing color of the employing stable 4. a. a filament resembling silk; especially one produced by a spider b. silky material <
milkweed silk
>
; especially the styles of an ear of Indian corn 5. parachutesilklike adjective II. intransitive verb Date: 1783 of corn to develop the silk

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