Seide

German (Berlin)

/ˈzaɪ̯də/

noun
Definitions
  • silk
  • Any of several parasitic vines, of the genus Cuscuta, having small white flowers but no leaves.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German sīde inherited from Old High German sīda (silk) derived from Latin sīda, saeta (bristle, animal hair, silk, horsehair).

Origin

Latin

saeta

Gloss

bristle, animal hair, silk, horsehair

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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