silk
nounUK /sɪlk/
US /sɪlk/
A soft, smooth cloth that comes from a special worm.
She wore a beautiful dress made of silk.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The fine, soft thread that silkworms make.
The cocoon is made of silk.
3. A thin, strong strand made by a spider.
The spider spun a web of silk.
4. Something that looks or feels like silk.
The corn has soft silk on the cob.