Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Nearby Words

sericulture

 - 2 dictionary results

ser⋅i⋅cul⋅ture

  [ser-i-kuhl-cher]
Use sericulture in a Sentence
–noun
the raising of silk worms for the production of raw silk.
Origin:
1850–55; < Gk sr silkworm + -i- + culture

Related forms:
ser⋅i⋅cul⋅tur⋅al, adjective
ser⋅i⋅cul⋅tur⋅ist, noun
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To sericulture
Word Origin & History

sericulture 
1851, from Fr. sériciculture, from L. sericum (nom. serica) "silk" (see serge) + cultura (see culture).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Cite This Source
Search another word or see sericulture on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way