DIAPHANOUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
so thin as to transmit light
Example: a hat with a diaphanous veil; filmy wings of a moth; gauzy clouds of dandelion down; gossamer cobwebs; sheer silk stockings; transparent chiffon; vaporous silks
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "diaphanous" comes from Ancient Greek διαφανής, which comes from Latin diaphanus.
🧩 Fun Fact
Ancient Greek had multiple words for concepts English expresses with just one, showing different cultural priorities.