gauze
English
/ɡɔːz/
noun
Definitions
- A thin fabric with a loose, open weave.
- (medicine) A similar bleached cotton fabric used as a surgical dressing.
- A thin woven metal or plastic mesh.
- Wire gauze, used as fence.
- Mist or haze
Etymology
Borrowed from French gaze (gauze).
Origin
French
gaze
Gloss
gauze