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needlewoman
needlewoman /ˈniːdəlwʊmən/
noun
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Someone who makes or mends dresses
(
dressmaker
, modiste
, needlewoman
, seamstress
, sempstress
)
someone who makes or mends dresses
The seamstress skillfully sewed the intricate lace onto the bridal gown
The seamstress skillfully sewed the intricate lace onto the bridal gown
sericulture
sericulture /ˈsɪrɪˌkʌltʃər/
noun
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The production of raw silk by raising silkworms
(
sericulture
)
the production of raw silk by raising silkworms
The village is known for its sericulture, producing some of the finest silks in the region.
The village is known for its sericulture, producing some of the finest silks in the region.
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Raising silkworms in order to obtain raw silk
(
sericulture
)
raising silkworms in order to obtain raw silk
Chauna torquata
Chauna torquata /ˈkaʊn ə tɔːrˈkwaːtə/
noun
-
Largest crested screamer; native to southern Brazil and Argentina
(
chaja
, Chauna torquata
)
largest crested screamer; native to southern Brazil and Argentina
