sericulture
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of sericulture
Example Sentences
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"Modern sericulture is currently undergoing a massive digital and biotechnological shift," says Krishna Tomala, the founder of Asho Farms.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
After some research she hit on silk farming, or sericulture.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
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 ● May 24, 2024
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 ● Jul. 11, 2022
It may also improve the prospects of sericulture.
From The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir by Sir James McCrone Douie
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