tusser

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Noun tusser has 1 sense

tussah, tusseh, tussur, tussore, tusser, Antheraea mylitta - oriental moth that produces brownish silk
--₁ is a kind of saturniid, saturniid moth
--₁ is a member of Antheraea, genus Antheraea

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Tusser

Noun:

A type of wild silk produced by a moth found in India.

Example Sentence:

The beautiful sari was made of fine tusser, giving it a luxurious sheen.

Noun:

A person who raises silkworms.

Example Sentence:

The tusser carefully tended to the silkworms, ensuring they had enough mulberry leaves to eat.

Noun:

Indian mulberry tree, also known as "tusser tree".

Example Sentence:

The tusser tree provided shade in the hot summer months.

Adjective:

Relating to or derived from tusser silk.

Example Sentence:

The artist used tusser threads in her embroidery, creating a unique texture.