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sericulture

Noun

ser=i=cul=ture

WORDNET DICTIONARY

sericulture(n = noun.process) Array - raising silkworms in order to obtain raw silk; Array

Derived forms adjective sericultural₁, noun sericulturist₁

sericulture(n = noun.act) Array - the production of raw silk by raising silkworms; Array

Derived forms adjective sericultural₁, noun sericulturist₁

sericulture, n. [See Sericeous, and Culture.].

The raising of silkworms. [1913 Webster]

sericulture, n.
1 silkworm-breeding.
2 the production of raw silk.

Derivative

sericultural adj. sericulturist n.

Etymology

F s{eacute}riciculture f. LL sericum: see SILK, CULTURE

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