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arachnean

adjective
arach·ne·an | \ əˈraknēən , ¦aˌrak¦nēən \

Definition of arachnean 

: having the lightness or fineness of texture of a spider's web : gossamer

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History and Etymology for arachnean

arachn- + -ean

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