Monday, December 7, 2009

flossing

Main Entry: 1flossing 
Pronunciation: \ˈfläs-eng, ˈflȯs\
Function: verb
Etymology: from Latin fluxus, literally, loose, flowing, past participle of fluere to flow — more at fluid
Date: 1759

1 a : soft thread of silk or mercerized cotton for embroidery b : dental floss
2 :  showing off an object in which usually possesses great value.

from Urban Dictionary combined with Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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