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silken

[sil-kuhn] / ˈsɪl kən /


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Not the silken, restaurant version piped into porcelain.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

He brought silken “descending dove” tone to his solo playing, but at low tone becoming more a voice from afar than soloist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

It’s also a perfect moment to sneak in some supportive protein: protein powder, silken tofu, or nut butters.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

After years of work with landowners by the charity Butterfly Conservation, the latest survey of silken caterpillar nests has seen huge increases.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

The silken softness of the rabbit fur embraced her and she pulled the hood around her face so that only her nose was exposed.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George




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