What is another word for byssus?

Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ɪsəs] (IPA)

Byssus is a term that refers to fine, silky fibers produced by certain marine mollusks, such as mussels, to anchor themselves to rocks and other surfaces. Synonyms for byssus include beard, sea silk, silk of the sea, and beard of the mollusk. The word beard is used because byssus fibers resemble the beard of a human or animal. Sea silk is a highly valued and rare material that is made from the byssus fibers of a specific mollusk species. The term silk of the sea is used to describe the fine, shiny texture of the byssus fibers, while beard of the mollusk refers to the beard-like appearance of the fibers.

Synonyms for Byssus:

What are the hypernyms for Byssus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Byssus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for byssus (as nouns)

Usage examples for Byssus

He sat bare-headed beneath a parasol of byssus which was carried by a Negro behind him.
"Salammbo"
Gustave Flaubert
When all was finished, the corpse was left 70 days in a solution of soda, and then wrapped in bandages of byssus spread over with gum.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Czermak have proved that byssus is linen, not cotton.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

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