New Words : gossamer
2. gossamer :
noun & adjective :
1. a fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes or floating in the air in calm weather, esp. in autumn
2. a thread or a web of this substance
3. an extremely delicate variety of gauze, used esp. for veils
4. any thin, light fabric
5. something extremely light, flimsy, or delicate
6. a thin, waterproof outer garment, esp. for women
7. of or like gossamer; thin and light
Related Forms :
gossamery & gossamered : adjectives
probably from the abundance of gossamer during early autumn when geese are in season
An outer garment, made of waterproof gossamer
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