BYSSI
5 letters
10 Scrabble points
Definition of BYSSI
noun
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An exceptionally fine and valuable fibre or cloth of ancient times. Originally used for fine flax and linens, the word was later extended to fine cottons, silks, and sea silk.
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The long fine silky filaments excreted by several mollusks (particularly Pinna nobilis) by which they attach themselves to the sea bed, and from which sea silk is manufactured.
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The stipe or stem of some fungi which are particularly thin and thread-like.
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
B
Y
S
S
I
Length
5 letters
Scrabble Score
10 points