china silk
chi·na silk
C c Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chahy-nuh silk]
- /ˈtʃaɪ nə sɪlk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chahy-nuh silk]
- /ˈtʃaɪ nə sɪlk/
Definition of china silk words
- noun china silk a lightweight silk fabric constructed in plain weave, often used for linings, blouses, slips, etc. 1
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Origin of china silk
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15
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Parts of speech for China silk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
china silk popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
china silk usage trend in Literature
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