A respectful ritual in which normal activity ceases and people stand in silent meditation for two minutes; held regularly on Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, and on other occasions, to remember the dead.

(soccer) the first goal scored during the first half of extra time; giving victory to the scoring side if this rule is in effect

An underground vertical cylindrical container for the storage and launching of ICBMs.

In a silent manner; making no noise. / Of an edit or change to a text, without explicit acknowledgment.

The silver anniversary of a wedding, the 25th anniversary of a marriage.

The silver anniversary of a coronation, the 25th anniversary of a monarch's rule. / (uncommon) Synonym of silver anniversary more generally.

Similar in appearance or texture (especially in softness and smoothness) to silk. / Smooth and pleasant; seductive.

Alternative spelling of silkie

A passerine bird of the antbird family, Sakesphorus cristatus, Thamnophilus cristatus

Made of silk. / Having a smooth, soft, or light texture, like that of silk; suggestive of silk.