floss
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noun \ˈfläs, ˈflȯs\Definition of FLOSS
1
a : soft thread of silk or mercerized cotton for embroidery b : dental floss
2
: fluffy fibrous material
See Examples of FLOSS
- <used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beard>
Origin of FLOSS
probably modification of French floche soft, weak (of silk fiber), from Gascon, from Latin fluxus, literally, loose, flowing, past participle of fluere to flow — more at fluid
First Known Use: 1759
2floss
verbDefinition of FLOSS
transitive verb
: to use dental floss on
intransitive verb
: to use dental floss
Examples of FLOSS
- My dentist told me I should floss more often.
First Known Use of FLOSS
1974
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