seric en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɛɹɪk/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From Latin sēricus, from Ancient Greek σηρῐκός (sērĭkós), from σήρ (sḗr, “silkworm”) + -ικός (-ikós, “-ic”), possibly ultimately from the Old Chinese word for silk. Doublet of silk and serge.
Meanings
- (not-comparable, rare) Synonym of silken, made of silk.
- (not-comparable, rare) Synonym of silky, like silk.
Synonyms
silken · silky · like silk · made of silk