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gossamer

Syllabification: (gos·sa·mer)
Pronunciation: /ˈgäsəmər/
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Definition of gossamer

noun

  • a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen especially in autumn.
  • used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate:in the light from the table lamp, his hair was blond gossamer [as modifier]:gossamer wings

Derivatives

gossamery

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: apparently from goose + summer1, perhaps from the time of year around St. Martin's summer, i.e., early November, when geese were eaten (gossamer being common then)

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