ابرشیم

From Persian ابریشم‎ (abrišam, “silk”).

ابرشیم • (ibrişim)

1. silk, a fine fiber excreted by the silkworm

   Synonyms: ایپك‎ (ipek), حریر‎ (harir)

2. doubly twisted silk thread, as used for sewing, tassels etc.
3. silken cord, for a harp, lute etc.

• ابرشیمجی‎ (ibrişimci, “maker or seller of silk thread”)

• Turkish: ibrişim

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