sericulture

/ˌsɛrəˈkʌltʃər/
IPA guide

Definitions of sericulture
  1. noun
    the production of raw silk by raising silkworms
    see moresee less
    type of:
    production
    (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale
  2. noun
    raising silkworms in order to obtain raw silk
    see moresee less
    type of:
    action, activity, natural action, natural process
    a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘sericulture'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family