different between gauzy vs lacewing

English

Etymology

gauze +? -y

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -??zi

Adjective

gauzy (comparative gauzier, superlative gauziest)

1. Resembling gauze; light, thin, translucent.

   Synonym: gauzelike
2. (figuratively) light; giving the effect of haze
3. (figuratively) vague or elusive
4. (figuratively) tinged with tenderness and warmth; dewy-eyed, romantic
   • 2003: Although the books are scored in different keys—Clinton’s generally attempts to be gauzy and warm, Blumenthal’s is edgy and cold—their underlying refrain is the same. — The New Yorker, 14 July 2003

Translations

English

Etymology

From lace +? wing.

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /?le?s.w??/

Noun

lacewing (plural lacewings)

1. Any of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order Neuroptera.
2. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Cethosia.

Synonyms

• (insect): lacewing fly

Derived terms

• beaded lacewing (family Berothidae)
• brown lacewing (family Hemerobiidae)
• common green lacewing (Chrysoperla carnea)
• dusty lacewing (dustywing, family Coniopterygidae)
• giant lacewing (family Polystoechotidae)
• green lacewing (family Chrysopidae)
• moth lacewing (family Ithonidae)
• pleasing lacewing (family Dilaridae)
• silky lacewing (family Psychopsidae)
• split-footed lacewing (family Nymphidae)
• spoon-winged lacewing (family Nemopteridae)
• thorny lacewing (family Rachiberothidae)
• thread-winged lacewing (family Nemopteridae)

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