seric

UK/ˈsɛɹɪk/

seric adjective: synonym of silken, made of silk.

Adjective (1)

seric (not comparable)

(rare) Synonym of silken, made of silk.

Synonyms:

silken, made of silk
(rare) Synonym of silky, like silk.

Synonyms:

silky, like silk

Adjective (2) capitalized: Seric

Seric (comparative more Seric, superlative most Seric)

(archaic, historical) Synonym of Chinese or Northern Chinese, in the context of ancient Greco-Roman knowledge of China.

Synonyms:

Chinese or Northern Chinese, in the context of ancient Greco-Roman knowledge of China

Synonyms of seric

silken
made of silk
silky
like silk
Chinese or Northern Chinese
in the context of ancient Greco-Roman knowledge of China

Forms of seric

comparative	more Seric
superlative	most Seric

Origin of seric

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.

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.

Questions about seric

What does seric mean?: Seric means synonym of silken, made of silk.
What part of speech is seric?: Seric is an adjective.
How do you pronounce seric?: Seric is pronounced /ˈsɛɹɪk/ (UK).

Words near seric in the dictionary

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