seric

See also: Seric

English

Etymology

From Latin sēricus, from Ancient Greek σηρῐκός (sērikós), from σήρ (sḗr, silkworm) + -ικός (-ikós, -ic), possibly ultimately from the Old Chinese word for silk. Doublet of silk and serge.

Pronunciation

Adjective

seric (not comparable)

  1. (rare) Synonym of silken, made of silk.
  2. (rare) Synonym of silky, like silk.

Anagrams

Romanian

Etymology

From French sérique, from sérum (serum).

Adjective

seric m or n (feminine singular serică, masculine plural serici, feminine and neuter plural serice)

  1. serous

Declension

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