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What is a suffix for made of silk?

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

For example:

* Silkscreen - a printing process that uses a silk mesh to transfer ink.

* Silkscarf - a scarf made of silk.

* Silksatin - a satin fabric made of silk.

However, there are other possibilities depending on the context:

* -seric (from Latin *sericum* for silk) - This suffix is less common but is used in scientific contexts, like sericulture (the production of silk).

* -silklike - This suffix indicates a resemblance to silk, but not necessarily being made of silk. For example, silklike fabric might be made of synthetic materials that have a similar feel to silk.

Ultimately, the best suffix to use depends on the specific word you are trying to create and the desired meaning.

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