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vegetable silk

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vegetable silk
n.
Any of several silky fibers from the seedpods of certain plants, such as the kapok.
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Noun1.vegetable silkvegetable silk - a plant fiber from the kapok tree; used for stuffing and insulation
cushioning, padding - artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
plant fiber, plant fibre - fiber derived from plants


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