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In line 10 of Whitman's poem, the word gossamer most closely means _______.

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Colt1911 [192]3 years ago

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noun

a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen especially in autumn.

used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate.

"in the light from the table lamp, his hair was blond gossamer"

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