Meaning Of The Word Silesia

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Silesia? Find Silesia meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Silesia Meaning

Silesia Definition
Silesia Definition

What's The Definition Of Silesia?

Silesia in American English
a linen cloth made in Silesia
region in E Europe, on both sides of the upper Oder, mainly in what is now SW Poland
noun: a lightweight, smoothly finished, twilled fabric of acetate, rayon, or cotton, for garment linings

Silesia in British English
noun: a region of central Europe around the upper and middle Oder valley: mostly annexed by Prussia in 1742 but became almost wholly Polish in 1945; rich coal and iron-ore deposits
noun: a twill-weave fabric of cotton or other fibre, used esp for pockets, linings, etc

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Gog ‐ noun: a chief prince of Meshech and Tubal who…
  • Sale or return ‐ noun: an arrangement by which a retailer pays…
  • Off-price ‐ designating or of retail stores, chains, etc…
  • Intonaco ‐ noun: a wet plaster surface on which frescoes…
  • Prester John ‐ a legendary medieval Christian king and priest…
  • Helium balloon ‐ noun: a balloon that is filled with helium and…
  • Residents association ‐ countable noun: A residents' association is an…
  • Miazine ‐ noun
  • Carnage ‐ bloody and extensive slaughter, esp. in battle…
  • The First Amendment ‐ an amendment to the US Constitution that prohibits…