bombycine

/bɒmˈbaɪsiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A silk fibre or thread produced by certain silkworms, especially of the genus Bombyx.

“The textile artist used bombycine threads to create intricate designs.”

Synonyms

  • silk thread
  • silkworm fibre

Antonyms

  • hair thread
  • woolly fibre