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The answer SILK has 237 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of silk in various dictionaries:
noun - a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
noun - animal fibers produced by silkworms and other larvae that spin cocoons and by most spiders
A fine, lustrous fiber composed mainly of fibroin and produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons, especially the strong, elastic, fibrous secretion of silkworms used to make thread and fabric.
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| Possible Crossword Clues |
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| Worm product |
| Lingerie material |
| Regal material |
| Crepe de Chine, e.g. |
| Scarf material |
| Symbol of smoothness |
| Crepe de Chine |
| Fine fabric |
| Fine shirt fabric |
| Cocoon covering |
| Possible Jeopardy Clues |
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| A hot accessory in the '60s was an Emilio Pucci scarf made of this luxurious material spun by caterpillars |
| Proprietors of the Carolinas hoped to raise worms to make this fabric, but the attempt failed |
| You can find this material, perfect for lounging, in the piped pajamas from Derek Rose of London for $880 |
| Used for evening dresses & shoes, peau de soie means "skin of" this material |
| Orb weaver spiders have 5 spinnerets for extruding this substance used to make webs |
| The sericulture of China made UNESCO's list along with the skill of making this resulting fabric |
| Clothing wasn't all black, but finery like this fabric from insects could only be worn by the rich, or else it might be "flaunting" |
| A half cocoon discovered in Shanxi Province in 1926 is evidence of Chinese cultivation of this fabric 6,000 years ago |
| The larva of Bombyx mori never gets to leave the cocoon, which is turned into this cloth |
| Started in Boulder, Colorado in the '70s, this brand sells almond milk & cashew milk |
| Geographic Matches |
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| Silk, Khorasan, IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) |
| Silk, Tunceli, TURKEY |
| Silk, Ventspils, LATVIA |
| Silk description |
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Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity (sericulture). The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the triangular prism-like structure of the silk fibre, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, thus producing different colors. * Silk is produced by several insects, like silk worms but generally only the silk of moth caterpillars has been used for textile manufacturing. There has been some research into other types of silk, which differ at the molecular level. Silk is mainly produced by the larvae of insects undergoing complete metamorphosis, but some insects such as webspinners and raspy crickets produce silk throughout their lives. Silk production also occurs in Hymenoptera (bees, wasps |