seric
English
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.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsɛɹɪk/
Adjective
seric (not comparable)
Anagrams
Romanian
Etymology
From French sérique, from sérum (“serum”). By surface analysis, ser + -ic.
Adjective
seric m or n (feminine singular serică, masculine plural serici, feminine and neuter plural serice)