English Explanatory Dictionary

seric

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Synonym of silken, made of silk.
  2. Synonym of silky, like silk.
adj
  1. Synonym of Chinese or Northern Chinese, in the context of ancient Greco-Roman knowledge of China.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɛɹɪk/

Word forms

seric more Seric most Seric

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.

Synonyms

silken made of silk silky like silk Chinese or Northern Chinese in the context of ancient Greco-Roman knowledge of China

Related words

Serian Serica Serican
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