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gossamer vs gauze

gauze vs gossamer

gossamer and gauze both are nouns.

gossamer is an adjective but gauze is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gossamer Yes Yes No No
gauze Yes No No No
As nouns, gauze is a hypernym of gossamer; that is, gauze is a word with a broader meaning than gossamer:
  • gossamer: a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
  • gauze: a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
Other hypernyms of gossamer include netting, veiling.
gossamer (noun) gauze (noun)
a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
filaments from a web that was spun by a spider (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
gossamer (adjective) gauze (adjective)
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
so thin as to transmit light
Difference between gossamer and gauze

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