I. ˈgäsəmə(r) sometimes -äz(ə)m- noun
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Etymology: Middle English gossomer (probably also “Indian summer”, the period when geese were eaten extensively), from gos, goos goose + somer summer; from its prevalence at this season of the year — more at goose , summer
1.
a. : a fine filmy substance consisting of fragments or strands of cobweb often seen floating in air in calm clear weather or caught on grass or bushes
b. : a fragment or strand of gossamer
2.
a. : a thin sheer fabric ; especially : a delicate silk veiling resembling gauze
b. Britain : hat
c. : a thin waterproof coat or cloak
3. : something that is infinitely or exquisitely light, delicate, or tenuous
a true gift for recapturing the gossamer of youth's dreams — Andrea Parke
II. adjective
: infinitely or exquisitely light, delicate, or tenuous
contrives a gossamer delicacy wonderful to hear — Atlantic
try to find justifications, however gossamer , for their behavior — Ben Karpman