Gossamer

n.	1.
	1.	A fine, filmy substance, like cobwebs, floating in the air, in calm, clear weather, especially in autumn. It is seen in stubble fields and on furze or low bushes, and is formed by small spiders.
	2.	Any very thin gauzelike fabric; also, a thin waterproof stuff.
	3.	An outer garment, made of waterproof gossamer. Gossamer spider (Zool.) any small or young spider which spins webs by which to sail in the air. See Ballooning spider.

Noun	1.	gossamer - a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
	2.	gossamer - filaments from a cobweb Synonyms: cobweb
Adj.	1.	gossamer - characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; "this smallest and most ethereal of birds"; "gossamer shading through his playing" Synonyms: ethereal
	2.	gossamer - so thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down"; "gossamer cobwebs"; "sheer silk stockings"; "transparent chiffon"; "vaporous silks" Synonyms: cobwebby, diaphanous, filmy, gauzy, see-through, vaporous, transparent, sheer

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