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silken [ˈsɪlkən] adj
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) made of silk 2. resembling silk in smoothness or gloss 3. (Clothing & Fashion) dressed in silk 4. soft and delicate 5. Rare luxurious or elegant ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations silken [ˈsɪlkən] (liter) adj (dress, hair) → di seta; (skin) → vellutato/a; (voice) → suadente, carezzevole silken [ˈsɪlkən] (liter) adj (dress, hair) → di seta; (skin) → vellutato/a; (voice) → suadente, carezzevole How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The river said, 'Run first to the bride, and ask her for a silken cord to draw up the water. whistles and, wearing silken bristles, live ever in clover, and No longer shall her little silken figure flit up and down your quiet staircases, no more deck out your silent rooms with flowers, humming the while some happy little song. |
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