English-Latvian translations for byssus

Definition of byssus

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

Related words

• abyss
• Abyssinia
• abyssal
• Abyssinian
• byssinosis
• hypabyssal
• abyssopelagic
• Abyssinian Nightjar
• Abyssinian Roller