sīˈlēzh(ē)ə, sə̇ˈ-, -ēsh(ē)ə noun
( -s )
Etymology: from Silesia, former Prussian province
1. archaic : a linen cloth of Silesian origin
2. : a soft sturdy lightweight cotton with a lustrous finish that is closely woven in twill weave and used especially for linings and pockets