seric

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin sēricus, from Ancient Greek σηρῐκός (sērikós), from σήρ (sḗr, silkworm) + -ικός (-ikós, -ic), possibly ultimately from the Old Chinese word for silk. Doublet of silk and serge.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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seric (not comparable)

  1. (rare) Synonym of silken, made of silk.
  2. (rare) Synonym of silky, like silk.

Anagrams

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Romanian

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Etymology

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From French sérique, from sérum (serum).

Adjective

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seric m or n (feminine singular serică, masculine plural serici, feminine and neuter plural serice)

  1. serous

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