Gossamer (noun)

1. A very fine, light, gauze-like fabric or cobweb.
2. Anything light, delicate, or insubstantial.

Origin:

Gossamer is derived from the middle english word "gosesemer", which means "fine cobweb.".

Examples:

1. The gossamer fabric of her dress blew softly in the wind.
2. The spider's web was a delicate gossamer.
3. The gossamer wings of the dragonfly glimmered in the sunlight.
4. He could not make out what was in the distance, it was just a gossamer of shapes.
5. The veil was a gossamer of tulle and lace.