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noun

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The correct spelling is silks. A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider). For example: "The thread made of silk was barely visible."

Usage Examples

The thread made of silk was barely visible.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).
  2. 2.A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers.
  3. 3.Anything which resembles silk, such as the filiform styles of the female flower of maize, or the seed covering of bombaxes.
  4. 4.The gown worn by a Senior (i.e. Queen's/King's) Counsel.
  5. 5.A Senior (i.e. Queen's or King's) Counsel.

verb

  1. 1.To remove the silk from (corn).

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