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silken

[sil-kuhn] / ˈsɪl kən /


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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

On a cold September morning, Jamie Smart discovered an orb-weaver spider curled up inside its silken hideaway.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Bailey Ruskus, who wrote “Breaking Up With Dairy”, incorporates silken tofu near-constantly in her dishes, in everything from a plant-based cream cheese to rich, whipped dips.

From Salon • May 21, 2025

Soon after, I then discovered silken tofu, and I’d like to now consider myself a tofu fan.

From Salon • May 21, 2025

And, painted in a window downstairs, a smiling maiden waved a silken scarf.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine