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Definition of "watered-silk" [watered-silk]

  • Silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Use "watered-silk" in a sentence
  • "A white watered-silk bonnet closely framed features of perfect regularity, the oval being completed by the satin ribbon tie that fastened it under her dimpled chin."
  • "And he intercepted the advance of this bale of black watered-silk and lace."
  • "She wore a long, black gown, confined at the waist by a watered-silk ribbon, and by way of scarf a lawn handkerchief with a broad hem, the two ends passed carelessly through her waistband."
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