"gossamer" meaning in English

See gossamer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ [UK], /ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/ [US] Audio: en-au-gossamer.ogg [Australia] Forms: gossamer [positive], more gossamer [comparative], most gossamer [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is gossamer, it is very weak. Synonyms: fragile, delicate, tenuous
    Sense id: simple-gossamer-en-adj-sXKSC67v

Noun

IPA: /ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ [UK], /ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/ [US] Audio: en-au-gossamer.ogg [Australia] Forms: gossamer [singular], gossamers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A gossamer is a fine film made up of cobwebs.
    Sense id: simple-gossamer-en-noun-iyRlJIC2
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