Gossamer

gossamer: [gos-uh-mer] noun a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather; an extremely delicate variety of gauze, used esp. for veils; something extremely light or delicate.


"Just one of those fabulous nights
A trip to the moon on gossamer wings
Just one of those things..."
---Cole Porter
"Just One Of Those Things"


On gossamer nights when the moon is low,
And stars in the mist are hiding,
Over the hill where the foxgloves grow
You may see the fairies riding.
----Mary C.G. Byron
The Fairy Thrall


"Gossamer" is also the name of one of my favorite red monsters: