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silk

[/sɪlk/]
nounfemininepl: silks
seda
1. A smooth, soft, shiny fabric produced from the cocoons of silkworms
She wore a beautiful silk dress to the gala.
Ela usava um lindo vestido de seda para a gala.
2. The fine, thread-like fiber produced by silkworms
Silk is one of the most luxurious natural fibers.
A seda é uma das fibras naturais mais luxuosas.
3. Something smooth and soft like silk
The silk of her skin was captivating.
A suavidade de sua pele era cativante.
4. In botany, the fine filaments on an ear of corn
The corn silk indicates the kernels are mature.
Os fios da espiga de milho indicam que os grãos estão maduros.
Synonyms
fabricclothmaterial
Antonyms
coarserough

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seda
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
seda
Common commercial term in textile industry
Portugal
seda
Same standard term used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth as silk - tão suave quanto seda
silk stocking - meias de seda (também usado figurativamente para se referir a pessoas ricas)
take the silk - tornar-se advogado de destaque (idioma jurídico britânico)
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