floss – A word for untwisted filaments of silk used in making embroidery or satin. More…
lame – A material consisting of silk or other yarns interwoven with metallic threads. More…
scroop – The rustle of silk. More…
tabby – The common tabby cat derives its name from silk with a wavy pattern, from Arabic utabi, the name of the quarter in Baghdad where the silk was made. More…