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gossamer

gos·sa·mer [ góssəmər ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. fine cobwebs: a fine film of cobwebs, often seen floating in the air or covered with dew on the ground

2. delicate fabric: a delicate, sheer fabric or gauze

3. something sheer and delicate: something delicate, sheer, and filmy

[14th century. Probably <goose + summer1, period of mild autumn weather when goose was in season and such webs were often seen in the air]

gos·sa·mer·y adjective
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