Found 2 items, similar to Silesia.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Silesia 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: Slask, Slezsko, Schlesien] 2: a sturdy twill-weave cotton fabric; used for pockets and linings
English → English (gcide) Definition: Silesia 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 A kind of linen cloth, originally made in Silesia, a province of Prussia.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]