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silken

[sil-kuhn] / ˈsɪl kən /


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A vegan version works just as well: silken tofu or vegan cream cheese blended with coconut cream and a little berry jam, perfect with grapes or berries.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2026

He brought silken “descending dove” tone to his solo playing, but at low tone becoming more a voice from afar than soloist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Those offspring hibernate over winter as larvae - caterpillars - in a communal silken web called a hibernaculum.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Bailey Ruskus, who wrote “Breaking Up With Dairy”, incorporates silken tofu near-constantly in her dishes, in everything from a plant-based cream cheese to rich, whipped dips.

From Salon • May 21, 2025

A few sported signs of wealth: gold arm rings, silken tunics, silver-studded sword belts.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin