flossing

We have found lemma(root) word of flossing : floss.

Definitions


[flɒs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the rough silk enveloping a silkworm's cocoon



Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: from French (soie) floche ‘floss (silk)’, from Old French flosche ‘down, nap of velvet’, of unknown origin


[flɒs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- clean between (one's teeth) with dental floss

- behave in a flamboyant manner; show off


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 18th century: from French (soie) floche ‘floss (silk)’, from Old French flosche ‘down, nap of velvet’, of unknown origin




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