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diaphanous.

Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.

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Meaning & usage

adj/daɪˈæf.ən.əs/
  1. Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.

  2. Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.

  3. Isorefractive, having an identical refractive index.

Where this word comes from

From Medieval Latin diaphanus, from Ancient Greek διαφανής (diaphanḗs), from δια- (dia-, “through”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine, appear”).

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