| Word | scrim |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A strong, coarse fabric which appears opaque until light shines through it, used for theater curtains. |
| Sentence | Backlit by the late afternoon sunlight streaming in, its neat round leaves completely filled the window, which meant you gazed out at the world through the fresh green scrim they formed. |
| Source | How to Change Your Mind, Michael Pollan |
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