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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSeda
/ˈseɪ.də/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of fabric made from the fibers of the silkworm, known for its smooth texture and luster.
"The dress was made of fine seda, shimmering under the lights." - 2
A term used in some contexts to refer to a soft, luxurious quality.
"The seda of the cushions made the room feel inviting."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'seda' originates from the Latin 'sedā', meaning silk, which evolved through the Old Spanish term 'sedas'. Historically, it referred to the luxurious fabric made from silkworms, symbolizing wealth and status in various cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Seda" is said worldwide
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soie
Transliteration: swa
"La robe était faite de soie, scintillant sous les lumières."
Seide
Transliteration: zaɪdə
"Das Kleid war aus feiner Seide, die im Licht schimmerte."
seta
Transliteration: ˈse.ta
"Il vestito era fatto di seta, brillando sotto le luci."
seda
Transliteration: ˈse.ða
"El vestido estaba hecho de seda, brillando bajo las luces."
seda
Transliteration: ˈse.dɐ
"O vestido era feito de seda, brilhando sob as luzes."
रेशम
Transliteration: resham
"यह पोशाक रेशम से बनी थी, जो रोशनी में चमक रही थी।"
丝绸
Transliteration: sīchóu
"这件衣服是丝绸做的，在灯光下闪闪发光。"
실크
Transliteration: silkeu
"그 드레스는 실크로 만들어져 빛 아래에서 반짝였다."
絹
Transliteration: kinu
"そのドレスは絹でできていて、光の下で輝いていました。"
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