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gauze

2 entries found.
  1. gauze
  2. wire gauze

Main Entry:
gauze Listen to the pronunciation of gauze
Pronunciation:
\ˈgȯz\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle French gaze
Date:
1561
1 a: a thin often transparent fabric used chiefly for clothing or draperies b: a loosely woven cotton surgical dressing c: a firm woven fabric of metal or plastic filaments2: haze
— gauze·like Listen to the pronunciation of gauzelike \-ˌlīk\ adjective
— gauz·i·ly Listen to the pronunciation of gauzily \ˈgȯ-zə-lē\ adverb
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