silk

silk is on the Basic English 850 List.

sign - silk - silver

Pronunciation

• enPR: sĭlk, IPA ^(key): /sɪlk/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular silk

Plural silks

1. A strong soft material that cloth is made of. A certain type of silk worms make it.

   This shirt is made of silk.

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  Getting silk
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  silk dresses