gossamer
noun/adjective
A fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders; something extremely light, delicate, or tenuous.
Etymology
From Middle English gossomer, probably from gos "goose" + somer "summer," referring to the filmy webs seen in fields during warm autumn days when geese were eaten.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The gossamer wings of the dragonfly shimmered in the sunlight."
- 2.
"Morning dew clung to gossamer threads stretched across the garden."
- 3.
"Her gossamer dress floated behind her as she walked."
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Fun Fact
Spider silk, the material of gossamer, is stronger than steel by weight and more elastic than rubber. Scientists are studying it for potential use in bulletproof clothing and artificial tendons.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (G, O, S, S, A, M, E, R)
Scrabble Value: 11 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "GO" at the start of words.
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