silk

silk is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• enPR: sĭlk
• IPA: /sɪlk/
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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