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thrown silk

noun

raw silk that has been reeled and twisted into yarn.

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Also called, British, net silk.

Origin of thrown silk

First recorded in 1680–90

Words nearby thrown silk

throw in someone's face, throw in the sponge, throw in the towel, throw light on, thrown, thrown silk, thrown to the lions, throw off, throw off balance, throw off the track, throw oneself at
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