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Mar 2024
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Diaphanous

Danny Ballan
About this episode
Discover the ethereal beauty of "diaphanous" in this episode of Word of the Day. Explore this word's meaning, uses, and its poetic power.

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/diaphanous-when-sheer-beauty-meets-delicate-charm/

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