Gazania rigens
         n 1: decumbent South African perennial with short densely leafy
               stems and orange flower rays with black eyespots at base
               [syn: {treasure flower}, {Gazania rigens}]

English Dictionary: gossamer	by the DICT Development Group
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Gesner n Swiss naturalist who was one of the founders of modern zoology (1516-1565) Synonym(s): Gesner, Konrad von Gesner
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
gesneria n any plant of the genus Gesneria
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
gesneria family n large family of tropical herbs or shrubs or lianas; in some classification systems placed in the order Scrophulariales Synonym(s): Gesneriaceae, family Gesneriaceae, gesneria family
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
Gesneriaceae n large family of tropical herbs or shrubs or lianas; in some classification systems placed in the order Scrophulariales Synonym(s): Gesneriaceae, family Gesneriaceae, gesneria family
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
gesneriad n any of numerous tropical or subtropical small shrubs or treelets or epiphytic vines of the family Gesneriaceae: African violet; Cape primroses; gloxinia
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
gosmore n European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat's ears Synonym(s): cat's-ear, California dandelion, capeweed, gosmore, Hypochaeris radicata
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
gossamer adj characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; "this smallest and most ethereal of birds"; "gossamer shading through his playing" Synonym(s): ethereal, gossamer so thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down"; "gossamer cobwebs"; "sheer silk stockings"; "transparent chiffon"; "vaporous silks" Synonym(s): diaphanous, filmy, gauzy, gauze-like, gossamer, see-through, sheer, transparent, vaporous, vapourous, cobwebby n a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture filaments from a web that was spun by a spider Synonym(s): cobweb, gossamer
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
{Gas fitter}, one who lays pipes and puts up fixtures for             gas.          {Gas fitting}.             (a) The occupation of a gas fitter.             (b) pl. The appliances needed for the introduction of gas                   into a building, as meters, pipes, burners, etc.          {Gas fixture}, a device for conveying illuminating or             combustible gas from the pipe to the gas-burner,             consisting of an appendage of cast, wrought, or drawn             metal, with tubes upon which the burners, keys, etc., are             adjusted.          {Gas generator}, an apparatus in which gas is evolved; as:             (a) a retort in which volatile hydrocarbons are evolved by                   heat;             (b) a machine in which air is saturated with the vapor of                   liquid hydrocarbon; a carburetor;             (c) a machine for the production of carbonic acid gas, for                   a[89]rating water, bread, etc. --Knight.          {Gas jet}, a flame of illuminating gas.          {Gas machine}, an apparatus for carbureting air for use as             illuminating gas.          {Gas meter}, an instrument for recording the quantity of gas             consumed in a given time, at a particular place.          {Gas retort}, a retort which contains the coal and other             materials, and in which the gas is generated, in the             manufacture of gas.          {Gas stove}, a stove for cooking or other purposes, heated by             gas.          {Gas tar}, coal tar.          {Gas trap}, a drain trap; a sewer trap. See 4th {Trap}, 5.          {Gas washer} (Gas Works), an apparatus within which gas from             the condenser is brought in contact with a falling stream             of water, to precipitate the tar remaining in it.             --Knight.          {Gas water}, water through which gas has been passed for             purification; -- called also {gas liquor} and {ammoniacal             water}, and used for the manufacture of sal ammoniac,             carbonate of ammonia, and Prussian blue. --Tomlinson.          {Gas well}, a deep boring, from which natural gas is             discharged. --Raymond.          {Gas works}, a manufactory of gas, with all the machinery and             appurtenances; a place where gas is generated for lighting             cities.          {Laughing gas}. See under {Laughing}.          {Marsh gas} (Chem.), a light, combustible, gaseous             hydrocarbon, {CH4}, produced artificially by the dry             distillation of many organic substances, and occurring as             a natural product of decomposition in stagnant pools,             whence its name. It is an abundant ingredient of ordinary             illuminating gas, and is the first member of the paraffin             series. Called also {methane}, and in coal mines, {fire             damp}.          {Natural gas}, gas obtained from wells, etc., in             Pennsylvania, Ohio, and elsewhere, and largely used for             fuel and illuminating purposes. It is chiefly derived from             the Coal Measures.          {Olefiant gas} (Chem.). See {Ethylene}.          {Water gas} (Chem.), a kind of gas made by forcing steam over             glowing coals, whereby there results a mixture of hydrogen             and carbon monoxide. This gives a gas of intense heating             power, but destitute of light-giving properties, and which             is charged by passing through some volatile hydrocarbon,             as gasoline.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gossamer \Gos"sa*mer\, n. [OE. gossomer, gossummer, gosesomer,       perh. for goose summer, from its downy appearance, or perh.       for God's summer, cf. G. mariengarr gossamer, properly Mary's       yarn, in allusion to the Virgin Mary. Perhaps the E. word       alluded to a legend that the gossamer was the remnant of the       Virgin Mary's winding sheet, which dropped from her when she       was taken up to heaven. For the use of summer in the sense of       film or threads, cf. G. M[84]dchensommer, Altweibersommer,       fliegender Sommer, all meaning, gossamer.]       1. A fine, filmy substance, like cobwebs, floating in the             air, in calm, clear weather, especially in autumn. It is             seen in stubble fields and on furze or low bushes, and is             formed by small spiders.          2. Any very thin gauzelike fabric; also, a thin waterproof             stuff.          3. An outer garment, made of waterproof gossamer.          {Gossamer spider} (Zo[94]l.), any small or young spider which             spins webs by which to sail in the air. See {Ballooning             spider}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gossamer \Gos"sa*mer\, n. [OE. gossomer, gossummer, gosesomer,       perh. for goose summer, from its downy appearance, or perh.       for God's summer, cf. G. mariengarr gossamer, properly Mary's       yarn, in allusion to the Virgin Mary. Perhaps the E. word       alluded to a legend that the gossamer was the remnant of the       Virgin Mary's winding sheet, which dropped from her when she       was taken up to heaven. For the use of summer in the sense of       film or threads, cf. G. M[84]dchensommer, Altweibersommer,       fliegender Sommer, all meaning, gossamer.]       1. A fine, filmy substance, like cobwebs, floating in the             air, in calm, clear weather, especially in autumn. It is             seen in stubble fields and on furze or low bushes, and is             formed by small spiders.          2. Any very thin gauzelike fabric; also, a thin waterproof             stuff.          3. An outer garment, made of waterproof gossamer.          {Gossamer spider} (Zo[94]l.), any small or young spider which             spins webs by which to sail in the air. See {Ballooning             spider}.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Gossamery \Gos"sa*mer*y\, a.       Like gossamer; flimsy.                   The greatest master of gossamery affectation. --De                                                                               Quincey.
From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:
Geismar, LA       Zip code(s): 70734