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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSilk
/sɪlk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fine, strong, soft fiber produced by silkworms, used to make textiles.
"The dress was made of luxurious silk that shimmered in the light." - 2
A fabric made from silk fibers, often used in clothing and upholstery.
"She chose a beautiful silk for her evening gown."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'silk' originates from the Old English 'seoloc', which is derived from the Latin 'sericum', meaning 'silk'. The term has evolved through various languages, reflecting the historical significance of silk production in ancient cultures, particularly in China, where it was highly valued and traded along the Silk Road.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Silk" is said worldwide
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soie
Transliteration: swa
"La robe était faite de soie luxueuse."
Seide
Transliteration: zaɪdə
"Das Kleid war aus luxuriöser Seide gefertigt."
seta
Transliteration: ˈse.ta
"Il vestito era fatto di seta pregiata."
seda
Transliteration: ˈse.ða
"El vestido estaba hecho de seda lujosa."
seda
Transliteration: ˈse.dɐ
"O vestido era feito de seda luxuosa."
रेशम
Transliteration: resham
"उसकी ड्रेस रेशम की बनी थी।"
丝绸
Transliteration: sīchóu
"她的裙子是用丝绸做的。"
비단
Transliteration: bidan
"그 드레스는 비단으로 만들어졌다."
絹
Transliteration: kinu
"そのドレスは絹で作られていた。"
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