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What does the suffix made of silk mean?

The suffix for "made of silk" is -silk.

Here are some examples:

* Silkscreen: A printing process using a silk mesh to transfer ink.

* Silkworm: A caterpillar that produces silk.

* Silkroad: A historic trade route named for its silk trade.

While "-silk" isn't the most common suffix, it is used to denote materials made from silk.

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