gossamer

English

/ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/, /ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A fine film or strand as of cobwebs, floating in the air or caught on bushes, etc.
  • A soft, sheer fabric.
  • Anything delicate, light and flimsy.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gossomer.

Origin

Middle English

gossomer

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