Signification visuelle de 'byssi'? - apprendre avec des images, exemples du quotidien

noun

Une fibre ou un tissu exceptionnellement fin et précieux de l'Antiquité

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.

"The wealthy merchant commissioned a gown made of byssi, hoping its delicate shimmer would impress the visiting queen. "

Le riche marchand commanda une robe en byssus, espérant que son scintillement délicat impressionnerait la reine en visite.

material wear style history

noun

Byssus, soie de mer

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.

"The diver carefully collected the byssi from the Pinna nobilis clam, knowing these silky filaments could be spun into precious sea silk. "

Le plongeur a soigneusement recueilli les byssus de la grande nacre, sachant que ces filaments soyeux pouvaient être filés en précieuse soie de mer.

material organism animal ocean biology

noun

Le stipe ou la tige de certains champignons particulièrement fins et filiformes

The stipe or stem of some fungi which are particularly thin and thread-like.

"When carefully examining the delicate mushroom growing on the damp log, we noticed the unusually long and thin byssi supporting its cap. "

En examinant attentivement le champignon délicat poussant sur la bûche humide, nous avons remarqué les byssi inhabituellement longs et fins soutenant son chapeau.

biology plant organism