silk
/sɪlk/ · sil·k
noun
- A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod, such as a spider. The thread made of silk was barely visible.
- A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers. She wore a silk dress to the wedding.
- Anything which resembles silk, such as the filiform styles of the female flower of maize, or the seed covering of bombaxes. The delicate petals of the flower resembled silk in texture.
verb
- To remove the silk from (corn). The farmer silked the corn to prepare it for harvest.
Did you know? The word 'silk' has been used in English since the 8th century, and its association with luxury and elegance has been a constant theme throughout history.