floss /flos/

1. The rough outside of the silkworm's cocoon, and other waste from silk manufacture
2. Fine silk in spun strands not twisted together, used in embroidery and (dental floss) tooth-cleaning
3. Any loose downy or silky plant substance
4. Fluff (also flosh)

To use dental floss (on)

flossˈing noun

flossˈy adjective

1. Made of, like, or relating to floss
2. Showy or overdressed (informal)

floss silk or flox silk noun

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