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Definition of Diaphanous

Diaphanous
Diaphanous Di*aph"a*nous, a. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to show or shine through; dia` through + ? to show, and in the passive, to shine: cf. F. diaphane. See Phantom, and cf. Diaphane, Diaphanic.] Allowing light to pass through, as porcelain; translucent or transparent; pellucid; clear. Another cloud in the region of them, light enough to be fantastic and diaphanous. --Landor.

Meaning of Diaphanous from wikipedia

- In the field of optics, transparency (also called pellucidity or diaphaneity) is the physical property of allowing light to p**** through the material without...
- Detail of The Vestal Virgin Tuccia highlighting the illusion of diaphanous fabric clinging to flesh...
- Roman toga). Women typically wear the dirac, which is a long, light, diaphanous voile dress made of cotton or polyester that is worn over a full-length...
- of lingerie. Modern negligees are often much looser, made of sheer and diaphanous fabrics, and trimmed with lace or other fine material and bows. Multiple...
- developed a style which she calls her "uniform", consisting of flowing diaphanous clothing, boots and shawls. Nicks has said that her vocal style and performance...
- containing protein kinase 1) and DIAPH1 (Diaphanous Homologue 1, a.k.a. hDia1, homologue to mDia1 in mouse, diaphanous in Drosophila) are the best described...
- stated his intention to recommend a law banning women from wearing the "diaphanous" x‑ray dress on the streets. H. Russell Albee, the mayor of Portland,...
- mDia1 (also known as Dia1, Drf1 for Diaphanous-related formin-1, Diaph1, KIAA4062, p140mDia, mKIAA4062, or D18Wsu154e) is a member of the protein family...
- S, Geeves MA, Wittinghofer A (February 2004). "The core FH2 domain of diaphanous-related formins is an elongated actin binding protein that inhibits polymerization"...
- saris were woven of silk or cotton. The rich could afford finely woven, diaphanous silk saris that, according to folklore, could be p****ed through a finger...