Diaphanous
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- Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.
- Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin diaphanus, from Ancient Greek διαφανής (diaphanḗs), from δια- (dia-, “through”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, appear”).
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