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Σήρ, the Seres

Σήρ, ὁ, gen. Σηρός, mostly in pl. Σῆρες,
  • Seres, the people from whom silk was obtained (i.e. the Chinese), Str. 11.11.1, 15.1.34, D.P. 752, etc.; interpol.(?) in Ctes. Fr. p.86 M. (cod. Monac.):—
    • IIAdj. Σηρικός (q.v.). silkworm, Paus. 6.26.6.

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