Definition of gossamer
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
2 : something light, delicate, or insubstantial
the gossamer of youth's dreams— Andrea Parke
gossamer
adjectiveDefinition of gossamer (Entry 2 of 2)
: extremely light, delicate, or tenuous
a gossamer white veil
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The first known use of gossamer was in the 14th century
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