tussor

[tuhs-er]

tussor Definition

  • 1a type of silk fabric made from the cocoons of wild silkworms
  • 2the silkworm that produces this type of silk

Using tussor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tussor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tussor silk is known for its natural gold color.

  • Example

    Tussor silk is produced by a different species of silkworm than the one used for cultivated silk.

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Summary: tussor in Brief

The term 'tussor' [tuhs-er] refers to a type of silk fabric made from the cocoons of wild silkworms and the silkworm that produces this type of silk. Tussor silk is known for its natural gold color and is produced by a different species of silkworm than the one used for cultivated silk.