sericulture

American  

[ser-i-kuhl-cher] / ˈsɛr ɪˌkʌl tʃər /

noun

1. the raising of silk worms for the production of raw silk.

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sericulture British  

/ ˈsɛrɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

1. the rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk

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Other Word Forms

• sericultural adjective
• sericulturist noun

Etymology

Origin of sericulture

1850–55; < Greek sḗr silkworm + -i- + culture

Example Sentences

Legend says the island used to be famous for sericulture and farmers would keep cats because they would chase away rats, protecting the silkworm cocoons from the rodents.

From Seattle Times

The art of silk weaving and sericulture in Tuscany flourished in the 14th century; the main production was in Lucca, though it soon expanded to Florence, Venice and Genoa.

From New York Times

Spurred by a "restless spirit" and the help of his friends, he tried his hand in many businesses, including sericulture and hospitality.

From BBC

The organization’s mandate was to preserve and advance sericulture throughout the Caucasus, and in 1891, it erected an edifice that accommodated a museum.

From New York Times

Soon after the second conflict, Italy began a period of industrialization which was to spell the end of sericulture.

From Reuters