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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGossamer
/ˈɡɒs.ə.mər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, often seen in the autumn.
"The morning dew glistened on the gossamer threads, creating a magical scene in the garden." - 2
Something very light, thin, and insubstantial.
"Her gossamer dreams of becoming a dancer seemed fragile yet beautiful."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'gossamer' originates from Middle English 'gossamer', which is derived from the Old English 'gōs' meaning 'goose' and 'sumer' meaning 'summer'. It referred to the fine, delicate threads spun by spiders, often seen in the autumn when the weather is mild, resembling the down of a goose.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gossamer" is said worldwide
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gossamer
Transliteration: gossamer
"La rosée du matin brillait sur les fils de gossamer."
Gossamer
Transliteration: Gossamer
"Der Morgentau glitzerte auf den Gossamer-Fäden."
gossamer
Transliteration: gossamer
"La rugiada del mattino brillava sui fili di gossamer."
gossamer
Transliteration: gossamer
"El rocío de la mañana brillaba en los hilos de gossamer."
gossamer
Transliteration: gossamer
"O orvalho da manhã brilhava nos fios de gossamer."
गॉस्समर
Transliteration: gossamer
"सुबह की ओस गॉस्समर के धागों पर चमक रही थी।"
薄纱
Transliteration: bó shā
"清晨的露水在薄纱的丝线上闪闪发光。"
고사머
Transliteration: gosa-meo
"아침 이슬이 고사머 실에 반짝이고 있었다."
薄絹
Transliteration: usuginu
"朝露が薄絹の糸の上で輝いていた。"
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