Gossamer

Noun

 * 1) A fine film or strand as of cobwebs, floating in the air or caught on bushes etc.
 * 2) A soft, sheer fabric.
 * 3) Anything delicate, light and flimsy.

Derived terms

 * gossamery (adjective)

Adjective

 * 1) Tenuous, light, filmy or delicate.

Synonyms

 * gossamery

Thesaurus
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