Meaning Of The Word Diaphanous

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What's The Definition Of Diaphanous?

diaphanous
Diaphanous cloth is very thin and almost transparent.

diaphanous in American English
so fine or gauzy in texture as to be transparent or translucent
adjective: very sheer and light; almost completely transparent or translucent

diaphanous in British English
adjective: (usually of fabrics such as silk) fine and translucent

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