sericulture
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛrɪˌkʌltʃə/
Definition of sericulture
noun
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃ(ə)r(ə)l/
adjective
Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃərɪst/
noun
Origin:
mid 19th century: abbreviation of French sériciculture, from late Latin sericum 'silk' + French culture 'cultivation'