silesia
noun
1 Silesia
A region of central Europe rich in deposits of coal and iron ore; annexed by Prussia in 1742 but now largely in Poland.
synonyms: Schlesien, Slask, Slezsko.
Dutch: Silezië
Polish: Śląsk
2 silesia
A sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings.
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