Results for silk
Definitions of silk:
part of speech: noun
The delicate, soft thread produced by certain caterpillars: thread or cloth woven from it.
part of speech: noun
A fine, soft, lustrous substance made from threads spun by various insect larvae to form their cocoons; any similar thread, as that spun by a spider; fabric or garments made of silk; anything like silk; as, the silk on an ear of corn.
part of speech: noun
The fine glossy filament or thread produced by certain caterpillars; the thread or cloth made of it.
part of speech: adjective
Pert. to or consisting of silk.
part of speech: adjective
Usage examples for silk:
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The moment the rough covering my teasing behaviour has thrown over her affections is quite removed, I doubt not to find all silk and silver at the bottom, all soft, bright, and charming.
"Clarissa, Volume 4 (of 9) History Of A Young Lady", Samuel Richardson -
She arranged the black silk handkerchief on her head, and set her dress in order.
"The Isle of Unrest", Henry Seton Merriman -
Adrienne lay in her great purple silk bed, pale, but looking more weary and sad than ill.
"Francezka", Molly Elliot Seawell -
Pink silk stockings and dainty pink slippers completed her costume, and her father declared she looked good enough to eat.
"Marjorie's Busy Days", Carolyn Wells