GOSSAMER


Meaning of GOSSAMER in English

I. noun Etymology: Middle English gossomer, from gos goose + somer summer Date: 14th century a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather, something light, delicate, or insubstantial , ~y adjective II. adjective Date: circa 1807 extremely light, delicate, or tenuous

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