Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A soft, smooth fiber made from the cocoon of silkworms, used to make fabric.
Silk
/sɪlk/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
Miss Matty bought her tea, then began looking at the silks.
She found a yellow silk scarf and tied it around.
Merchants sit on silk carpets.
Etymology:
Silk originates from Old English sioloc, derived from Latin sericum, which came from Greek sērikon, referring to Chinese silk, indicative of silk's ancient route through Asia.
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