gossamery

Meanings

• A substance that resembles a delicate, thin layer of silk or spider web. It is often used to describe the texture or appearance of certain fabrics or materials.

  - "The gossamery texture of the fabric caught the light beautifully."
  - "The delicate gossamery web of the spider shimmered in the moonlight."

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Rhymes

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jelly , elly , melody , legacy , serenity

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Homophones

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1. gossamer (a thin, delicate substance) and gossamer (a literary term meaning to gossip or talk idly)
   

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Variants

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gossamer , gossamers , gossamery

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gossamery (adjective), gossamery (noun))

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Etymology

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The word 'gossamery' comes from the Middle English word 'gossamer', which means 'a thin delicate substance' or 'a thin film or layer'. The origin of the word is uncertain, but it may be related to the Old English word 'geosan', which means 'to go or walk', or to the Old English word 'geasu', which means 'a loud noise or clamor'.

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1. Silk: Silk is a natural protein fiber that is produced by the silkworm when it creates its cocoon. Silk has a delicate, smooth, and lustrous texture, and it is often used to make high-quality textiles, such as silk scarves, shirts, and dresses. Silk is also used in various other industries, such as food, medicine, and cosmetics, due to its unique properties, such as its high strength, elasticity, and biocompatibility.

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In various cultures, the term 'gossamery' has been used to describe the texture or appearance of certain materials or fabrics. For instance, in Chinese culture, the term 'gossamer' (Chinese: 蝶翼; pinyin: diē wīng) is used to describe the thin, delicate wings of certain butterflies. In Japanese culture, the term 'gossamer' (Japanese: 蝶翼; rōmaji: chō chō) is used to describe the thin, delicate wings of certain insects, such as dragonflies and damselflies.

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