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单词 gossamery
释义 gossamery, a.|ˈgɒsəmərɪ|
[f. gossamer n. + -y1.]
Of the nature of or resembling gossamer; flimsy, unsubstantial; = gossamer a.
1790R. Merry Laurel Liberty (ed. 2) 8 Hang o'er his eye thy gossamery tear.1794Mathias Purs. Lit. (1798) 57 In filmy, gawzy, gossamery lines.1812J. Wilson Isle of Palms i. 125 A vessel..All rigg'd with gossamery sails.1845–6De Quincey Keats Wks. 1890 XI. 389 The Italian poet, Marino, had been reputed the greatest master of gossamery affectation in Europe.1883Gd. Words Dec. 791/2 This orchid is seldom seen without some gossamery spiderwork surrounding it.
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