Noun: silk silk
- A fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
"She wore a flowing gown made of pure silk"
- Animal fibers produced by silkworms and other larvae that spin cocoons and by most spiders
"The luxurious silk dress shimmered in the light"
- [UK, informal] A Queen's or King's Counsel (a senior barrister)
"The experienced barrister was honoured to take silk and become a QC"
Derived forms: silks
Type of: animal fiber [US], animal fibre [Brit, Cdn], cloth, fabric, material, textile
Encyclopedia: Silk, Joseph