silky

Meanings

• adjective

  Of a texture resembling silk; smooth and soft.

• noun or adjective

  Made of or resembling silk; a silky fabric.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with silky
milly , hilly , quilly , frilly

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Variants

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silkier , silkiest , silkily , silkiness , silkinesses , silky , silky terrier , silky terriers , silk oak , silk oaks , silky oak

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'made of silk' in Old English, from seolh.

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Trivia

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1. Silk is one of the oldest known textiles, with evidence of its use dating back to 3000 BC.

2. The finest silk comes from the cocoons of the silkworm Bombyx mori.

3. China is the largest producer of silk in the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satin: A type of fabric that has a smooth, silky appearance, often used for clothing and upholstery.

2. Morus indica: The scientific name for the mulberry tree, which is the source of raw silk.

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Culture

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Silk has been used for thousands of years for clothing, art, and religious ceremonies. In literature, silk is often used as a symbol of luxury and elegance.

How to Memorize "silky"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft, smooth fabric that you can run your fingers over. This is what is meant by the term 'silky'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'silky' with the feeling of luxury and elegance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'silky' is like 'smiley', but for textures instead of faces.

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