diaphanotype (diafanotip)

diaphanous (di-af'a-nus), a . [(Cf. F. diaphane = Pr. diafan = Sp. diáfano = Pg. diaphano = It. diafano ) διαφανής , transparent, δια- φαίνειν , show through, διά , through, + φαίνειν , show: see fancy = fantasy = phantasy , fantom = phantom.] Transmitting light; permitting the pa age of light; transparent; clear; trans- lucent. Behold the daybreak! The little light fades the immense and diaphanous Walt Whitman . shadows! Spenser, Epithalamion, 1. 51. diaphanously (di-af'a-nus-li), adv. Transpa Down-droop'd in many a floating fold, Engarlanded and diaper'd With inwrought flowers, a cloth of gold. Tennyson , Arabian Nights. 2. To draw or work in diaper, or as part of a diaper; introduce in a diapered pattern or fabric. rently.