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raw silk [′rȯ ′silk] (textiles) A stage in the production of silk from the cocoons of cultivated silkworms when the silk filament consists of 80% fibroin and 20% sericin. 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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How good was the touch of the raw silk to her flesh I told him we would sell our cargo and purchase China wares, calicoes, raw silks, tea, wrought silks, &c. |
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