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silken

Syllabification: (silk·en)
Pronunciation: /ˈsilkən/

Definition of silken

adjective

  • made of silk:a silken ribbon
  • soft or lustrous like silk:silken hair

Origin:

Old English seolcen (see silk, -en2)

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