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sericulture


Definition of sericulture

noun

[mass noun]
  • the production of silk and the rearing of silkworms for this purpose.

Derivatives

sericultural


adjective

sericulturist

Pronunciation: /-ˈkʌltʃərɪst/

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: abbreviation of French sériciculture, from late Latin sericum 'silk' + French culture 'cultivation'

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Definition of sericulture in the US English dictionary