transcription, транскрипция: [ flɔs ]
n. & v. --n. 1 the rough silk enveloping a silkworm's cocoon. 2 untwisted silk thread used in embroidery. 3 = dental floss. --v.tr. (also absol.) clean (the teeth) with dental floss. øfloss silk a rough silk used in cheap goods. [F (soie) floche floss(-silk) f. OF flosche down, nap of velvet]