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silk

n 1  :  a fine continuous protein fiber produced by various insect larvae usu. for cocoons : esp  :  a lustrous tough elastic fiber produced by silkworms and used for textiles  2  :  strands of silk thread of various thicknesses used as suture material in surgery <surgical >  .
 
 

 
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