Definition

Noun 1. A type of wild silk: "Tussur" refers to a coarse, brownish silk produced by certain wild silkworms, primarily in Asia. 2. The silkworm producing this silk: "Tussur" can also refer to the oriental moth (genus Antheraea) whose caterpillar spins the cocoon from which this silk is obtained.

Examples

• The fabric had a distinctive, rough texture because it was woven from tussur silk.
• The tussur moth is valued for its durable, naturally colored silk.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: "Tussur" is often used attributively to describe products made from this silk.
  • She bought a beautiful tussur shawl.
  • The tussur industry is important in some rural regions.

Variants and Related Words

• Tussah (noun): A common alternative spelling for "tussur," referring to the same silk or moth.
• Tussore (noun): Another variant spelling.
• Wild silk (noun phrase): A general term for silk produced by wild or semi-wild silkworms, including tussur.

Synonyms

• Wild silk (general term)
• Shantung (noun): A type of fabric traditionally made from tussur silk, characterized by its slubbed texture.

Noun

1. oriental moth that produces brownish silk