Sericulture
- Pronunciation
- /ser-ih-KUL-chur/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Sericulture
- Plural
- Sericultures
Definition
The cultivation of silkworms for the production of silk.
Etymology
From Latin 'sericum', meaning 'silk', and 'culture', meaning 'cultivation'.
Example
Sericulture is a major industry in several countries, including China and India.
Synonyms
- Silk farming
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Sericulture involves the careful rearing of silkworms, predominantly Bombyx mori, and the cultivation of mulberry trees to feed them.