flosses

plural of floss
as in furs
a soft airy substance or covering used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beard

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Noun
  • Ros was especially proud of this space, where seven artisans work on bags and furs.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
  • European colonists in America killed beavers primarily for their furs and for their scent glands, which were (and are) used in perfumes.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There are piles of rubble and tangles of cable.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Black widows and brown widows are usually found in wood piles, garages, around mailboxes, and in areas of the home that aren’t commonly cleaned.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Tis the season for indulgent comfort, afternoon naps, and staying inside.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Several of our testers noted their children were immersed in imaginative adventures that had pets swinging, taking baths, and tucking in for royal naps.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Flosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flosses. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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