"floss silk" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: floss silks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} floss silk (countable and uncountable, plural floss silks)
  1. Raw silk, having the appearance of cotton wool, once used for embroidery and as dental floss. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: floss-silk
    Sense id: en-floss_silk-en-noun-qx3dQWZp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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