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Seric

//ˈsɛɹɪk// adj

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Adjective

1
Synonym of silken, made of silk. not-comparable, rare
2
Synonym of Chinese or Northern Chinese, in the context of ancient Greco-Roman knowledge of China. archaic, historical
3
Synonym of silky, like silk. not-comparable, rare

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

From Latin Sēricus, from Ancient Greek Σηρικός (Sērikós), from Σῆρες (Sêres, “Seres”) + -ικός (-ikós, “-ic”), from σήρ (sḗr, “silkworm”), possibly from Old Chinese 絲 (*sə, “silk”). Equivalent to Seres + -ic. Doublet of Serican.

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