Silesia n 1: a region of central Europe rich in deposits of coal and iron ore; annexed by Prussia in 1742 but now largely in Poland [syn: {Silesia}, {Slask}, {Slezsko}, {Schlesien}] 2: a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings
Silesia \Si*le"si*a\, n. 1. A kind of linen cloth, originally made in Silesia, a province of Prussia. [1913 Webster] 2. A twilled cotton fabric, used for dress linings. [1913 Webster]