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Definition of visca

visca

/ˈvɪs.kə/
vis · ca
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visca Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A continuous, flat artificial filament made of cellulose or rayon, produced to simulate the appearance of natural straw and used especially in millinery, weaving, and fly tying.

Example

"The vintage cloche hat was beautifully woven from shiny black visca to give it a lightweight yet elegant structure."

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• Rhymes for visca

• Nearby Words

virunga
virus
visakhapatnam
visca
viscaria
viscum
vise

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a proprietary or trade name, derived from 'viscose', referring to the cellulose material from which the filament is spun.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Visca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/visca
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