First Known Use: 1759
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1floss
noun \ˈfläs, ˈflȯs\
: soft silk or cotton thread used for sewing
Full Definition of FLOSS
1
a : soft thread of silk or mercerized cotton for embroidery b : dental floss
2
: fluffy fibrous material
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Origin of FLOSS
probably modification of French floche soft, weak (of silk fiber), from Gascon, from Latin fluxus, literally, loose, flowing, past participle of fluere to flow — more at fluid
2floss
verb
: to use dental floss to clean your teeth
Full Definition of FLOSS
transitive verb
: to use dental floss on
intransitive verb
: to use dental floss
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First Known Use of FLOSS
1974
FLOSS[1] Defined for Kids
1floss
noun \ˈfläs, ˈflȯs\
Definition of FLOSS for Kids
1
2
: soft thread used in embroidery
3
: fluffy material full of fibers
2floss
verb
flossedfloss·ing
Definition of FLOSS for Kids
: to use dental floss on
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