seric-
Word Origin
1
a combining form meaning “silk,” used as a base in English derivatives:
sericin.
Origin
combining form of Medieval Latin sēricum silk (Latin sēricus Chinese, silken) < Greek sērikón silk, neuter of sērikós Chinese, silken, equivalent to sḗr silkworm + -ikos -ic
Related Words
- serge
- sericate
- sericeous
- sericite