# seric

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈsɛɹɪk/

## Definitions
1. Synonym of silken, made of silk.
2. Synonym of silky, like silk.

## Etymology
From Latin sēricus, from Ancient Greek σηρῐκός (sērĭkós), from σήρ (sḗr, “silkworm”) + -ικός (-ikós, “-ic”), possibly ultimately from the Old Chinese word for silk. Doublet of silk and serge.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/seric