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untreated silk fibres as reeled from cocoons; a fabric made from such fibres; frequently attributive.
An exceptionally white kind of raw silk which can be dyed without first removing the natural gum and is used in crêpe weaving. Frequently attributive.
A variety of raw silk; tram silk.