tusser
/'tʌsə/ Cách viết khác : (tussur) /'tʌsə/ (tusser) /'tʌsə/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A type of wild silkworm: "Tusser" refers to a moth, specifically Antheraea paphia and related species, whose larvae produce a type of silk. 2. The silk produced by this moth: The word can also refer to the brownish, coarse, and durable silk fiber (tussah silk) spun by these silkworms.
Usage and Examples
Referring to the insect:
- The tusser is an important insect for non-mulberry silk production.
- Unlike the domesticated silkworm, the tusser feeds on oak and other forest leaves.
Referring to the silk:
- Her shawl was made from fine tusser.
- Tusser is valued for its natural earthy color and texture.
Advanced Usage
- "Tusser silk": The full term for the fabric, often used to specify the material.
- The designer's collection featured elegant dresses in tusser silk.
Variants and Related Words
- Tussah (noun): A common alternative spelling for both the moth and the silk.
- Tussah silk is often used in upholstery.
- Tussur (noun): Another less common variant spelling.
- Tussore (noun): Another variant spelling, particularly in British English.
Synonyms
- Wild silk: A general term for silk produced by undomesticated silkworms, including tusser.
- Shantung: A type of fabric traditionally woven from tussah silk, characterized by a slubbed texture.
Notes on Meaning
The primary meaning of "tusser" is the silkworm species. Its secondary meaning, the silk itself, is a metonymic shift where the producer's name is used for the product. The word is most frequently encountered in the context of textiles and fashion.
Noun
- oriental moth that produces brownish silk