This rare noun appears only in Ezekiel 16, where it describes the luxurious garments God metaphorically clothed Jerusalem with during her youth. The exact identification remains uncertain—rabbinic tradition suggests silk, though the etymology is unknown. What's clear is that this was an expensive, fine material paired with linen in the prophet's imagery of divine lavishness toward his chosen bride. The term evokes the height of ancient textile luxury, whether silk or another prized fabric.