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SILVERN

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does silvern mean? 

SILVERN (adjective)
  The adjective SILVERN has 2 senses:

1. resembling or reminiscent of silverplay

2. having the white lustrous sheen of silverplay

  Familiarity information: SILVERN used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SILVERN (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Resembling or reminiscent of silver

Synonyms:

silvern; silvery

Context example:

singing in her silvery tones

Similar:

euphonious; euphonous (having a pleasant sound)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Having the white lustrous sheen of silver

Synonyms:

silver; silvern; silvery

Context example:

repeated scrubbings have given the wood a silvery sheen

Similar:

bright (emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts)


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