silesia
a lightweight, smoothly finished, twilled fabric of acetate, rayon, or cotton, for garment linings.
Origin of silesia
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Other definitions for Silesia (2 of 2)
a region in central Europe along both banks of the upper Oder River, mainly in SW Poland and the N Czech Republic: formerly divided between Germany (which had the largest portion), Poland, and Czechoslovakia; by provision of the Potsdam agreement 1945, the greater part of German Silesia came under Polish administration; rich deposits of coal, iron, and other minerals.
Other words from Silesia
- Si·le·sian, adjective, noun
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How to use silesia in a sentence
Frederick was facing the Austrians in silesia when orders came to Tchernitchev to lead his army home.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntOn the 21st Frederick won the decisive battle of Burkersdorf, and a few weeks later was master of silesia.
The Political History of England - Vol. X. | William HuntIn order to complete the great "march" between east and west, silesia was essential.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneA simultaneous attempt at revolution in silesia was ruthlessly put down.
A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year | Edwin EmersonTo be more at freedom she concluded peace with Frederick, and ceded silesia to him, although greatly against her will.
British Dictionary definitions for silesia (1 of 2)
/ (saɪˈliːʃɪə) /
a twill-weave fabric of cotton or other fibre, used esp for pockets, linings, etc
Origin of silesia
1British Dictionary definitions for Silesia (2 of 2)
/ (saɪˈliːʃɪə) /
a region of central Europe around the upper and middle Oder valley: mostly annexed by Prussia in 1742 but became almost wholly Polish in 1945; rich coal and iron-ore deposits: Polish name: Śląsk Czech name: Slezsko German name: Schlesien
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