diaphanous
The origin and history of diaphanous.
Etymology
Derived from Medieval Latin diaphanus, which came from Ancient Greek διαφανής (diaphanḗs), made up of δια- (dia-, "through") and φαίνω (phaínō, "to shine, appear").
The origin and history of diaphanous.
Derived from Medieval Latin diaphanus, which came from Ancient Greek διαφανής (diaphanḗs), made up of δια- (dia-, "through") and φαίνω (phaínō, "to shine, appear").
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