silk gland meaning

UK /sɪlk ɡlænd/ US /sɪlk ɡlænd/ 2 syllables

silk gland (noun): silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders.

Definition of silk gland

  1. silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders

    Synonyms: serictery, sericterium

    Type of: gland

How to pronounce silk gland

silk gland is pronounced /sɪlk ɡlænd/ in British English and /sɪlk ɡlænd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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