Silk (noun)

1. A fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric.
2. A fabric made from silk fibers.
3. A garment or piece of fabric made of silk.

Origin:

Old english sioloc, sioloc, of germanic origin; related to dutch zijde and german seide.

Examples:

1. The dress was made of silk.
2. She wore a silk blouse.
3. Silk was used to make the curtains.
4. Silkworms are used to make silk.
5. Silk is a luxurious fabric.