di'aphanously
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diaphanous (daɪˈæfənəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| (usually of fabrics such as silk) fine and translucent | |
| [C17: from Medieval Latin diaphanus, from Greek diaphanēs transparent, from diaphainein to show through, from | |
| di'aphanously | |
| —adv | |
| di'aphanousness | |
| —n | |
| diaphaneity | |
| —n | |
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Di'aphanously
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| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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