Translation for 'silken words' from English to Russian
ласковые слова {мн}silken words
сопроводительные слова {мн}accompanying words {pl}
другими словамиin other words <IOW>
unverified намёком {adv}not in so many words
послов.
Брань на вороту не виснет.
Hard words break no bones.
проглотить язык [разг.] [перен.]to be lost for words [fig.]
отвечать за свои словаto back up (one's) words with actions
послов.
Лучше один раз увидеть, чем сто раз услышать.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
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Usage Examples English
  • The species epithet, "sericophylla", derives from the Greek words, "sericos" (silken) and "phyllon" (leaf), and refers to the dense silky hairs found particularly on the young phyllodes.
  • It is suited for their silken gowns but it is an unusual decoration in the eyes of the Europeans.
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