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up floss in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Floss commonly refers to: Dental floss Meat floss Floss (dance) Floss or FLOSS may also refer to: Floß, in
Floss
Freely licensed software with open code
neutral unlike the similar term; "Free/Libre and Open Source Software" (FLOSS). Proponents of permissive and copyleft licenses disagree on whether software
Free_and_open-source_software
Dried meat product from China
Meat floss, also known as yuk sung or rousong (Chinese: 肉鬆; pinyin: ròusōng; Jyutping: juk6 sung1 ; Mandarin Chinese: [ɻôʊsʊ́ŋ]), is a dried meat product
Meat_floss
Spun sugar confection
Cotton candy, also known as candy floss (candyfloss) and fairy floss, is a spun sugar confection that resembles cotton. It is made by heating and liquefying
Cotton_candy
Municipality in Bavaria, Germany
Floß (German pronunciation: [floːs] ) is a market town in the Upper Palatinate district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab and has a history of more than 1000
Floß
Cord used in interdental cleaning
Dental floss is a cord of thin filaments, typically made of nylon or silk, used in interdental cleaning to remove food and dental plaque from between
Dental_floss
American online magazine and media company
Mental Floss (stylized as mental_floss) is an American online magazine and digital, print, and e-commerce media company focused on millennials. It is
Mental_Floss
Dance move and Internet meme
The floss is a dance and an Internet meme in which a person repeatedly swings their arms, with clenched fists, from the back of their body to the front
Floss_(dance)
1860 novel by George Eliot
The Mill on the Floss is a novel by English author George Eliot, pen name of Mary Ann Evans, first published, in three volumes, on 4 April 1860 by William
The_Mill_on_the_Floss
Brazilian dancer and digital influencer
Juliano Floss Lucatel (born June 11, 2004) is a Brazilian dancer and digital influencer. He gained national prominence after participating in the talent
Juliano_Floss
Species of tree
Ceiba speciosa, the floss silk tree (formerly Chorisia speciosa), is a species of deciduous tree that is native to the tropical and subtropical forests
Ceiba_speciosa
Sobibor extermination camp officer (1912–1943)
Herbert Floss or Herbert Floß (25 August 1912 – 22 October 1943) was an SS functionary of Nazi Germany who served as acting commander of the Sobibor extermination
Herbert_Floss
Genus of flowering plants
hairs known as the coma (often referred to by other names such as pappus, "floss", "plume", or "silk"). The follicles ripen and split open, and the seeds
Asclepias
English musician (born 1945)
a duo, and their first in thirteen years. The Age of Anxiety, formerly Floss the Musical, is the name given to a work-in-progress by Townshend. The musical
Pete_Townshend
Croatian-English wrestler
professional wrestler, better known for her ring name Candy Floss. She has performed on WWE and NXT UK. Floss has wrestled all over the UK independent circuit.
Candy_Floss_(wrestler)
River in Germany
Floß (German pronunciation: [floːs] ) is a river of Bavaria, Germany. It passes through the town Floß, and flows into the Waldnaab near Neustadt an der
Floß_(river)
Garment consisting of a strip of cloth between the legs
A G-string is a garment consisting of a narrow piece of material that barely covers the genitals, a string-like piece that passes between the buttocks
G-string
American cosmochemist
Christine Floss (1961–2018) was a German-born American cosmochemist whose research involved studying the atomic composition of meteorites, interplanetary
Christine_Floss
2004 single by Sweets
"Love Like Candy Floss" (stylized as "Love like candy floss") is a song by Japanese girl group Sweets, released as their 3rd single on February 11, 2004
Love_Like_Candy_Floss
The FLOSS Manuals (FM) is a non-profit foundation founded in 2006 by Adam Hyde and based in the Netherlands. The foundation is focused on the creation
FLOSS_Manuals
British television personality (born 1983)
cover story was that she was a member of a fictional band called Kandy Floss. According to Big Brother, Houghton was the lead singer. Their singles were
Chantelle_Houghton
Species of plant
Online "Ageratum houstonianum (Ageratum, Blue Billygoatweed, Bluemink, Floss Flower, Mexican Ageratum)". North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Ageratum_houstonianum
American technology broadcaster, author, and entrepreneur
Leo Laporte (/ləˈpɔːrt/; born November 29, 1956) is an American technology broadcaster, author, and entrepreneur, best known as the founder and owner of
Leo_Laporte
1989 studio album by Urban Dance Squad
Mental Floss for the Globe is the debut studio album by Dutch rap rock band Urban Dance Squad, released in 1989 by Arista Records. Produced by Belgian
Mental_Floss_for_the_Globe
British television characters
threatening to tell Mike that Harry scared Floss off. He gives up as Floss smirks in victory. Series 2 In "Kick Off", Floss and Harry decided to continuously take
List of The Dumping Ground characters
List_of_The_Dumping_Ground_characters
1936 British film
The Mill on the Floss is a 1936 British drama film directed by Tim Whelan and starring Frank Lawton, Victoria Hopper, Geraldine Fitzgerald and James Mason
The_Mill_on_the_Floss_(film)
Dental care device
An oral irrigator (also called a dental water jet, water flosser or, by the brand name of the best-known such device, Waterpik) is a home dental care
Oral_irrigator
American hip-hop group
Office, to critical acclaim. In 2016, the group released another mixtape, Floss, to further acclaim. Both mixtapes were recorded in a dentist office that
Injury_Reserve
Cleaning between the teeth
Floss is one of the most commonly used interdental cleaners. It is traditionally made of waxed nylon wrapped up in a plastic box. Since dental floss is
Interdental_cleaning
Any of several types of thread designed for use in embroidery and related crafts
Cotton floss is the standard thread for cross-stitch, and is suitable for most embroidery excluding robust canvas embroidery. Extremely shiny rayon floss is
Embroidery_thread
Spiced shredded dried meat from Northern Nigeria
Hausa-speaking communities across the Sahel region. Known for its candy floss texture and fibrous savoriness, it is often eaten as a snack or served with
Dambu_nama
Collective behavior that achieves short-lived popularity
toys such as yo-yos, and hula hoops, and fad dances such as the Macarena, floss and the twist. Similar to habits or customs but less durable, fads often
Fad
License with minimal restrictions
know. So that's a complication. The Free-Libre / Open Source Software (FLOSS) License Slide by David A. Wheeler on October 4, 2021 Haff, Gordon. "The
Permissive_software_license
This is a list of notable open-source video games. Open-source video games are assembled from and are themselves open-source software, including public
List of open-source video games
List_of_open-source_video_games
Species of flowering plant
Chromolaena odorata is also known as jack in the bush. It is a tropical and subtropical species of flowering shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is native
Chromolaena_odorata
Flossers are anglers who use the method of bottom bouncing or lining to catch fish, mainly the salmonid species. The technique is commonly practiced in
Flosser
Season 23 of American television series
Oscar Winning Team: Red Team Winner: Laurence (Smoked Pork Loin, Pork Floss, Rice & "East Meets East" Sauce) Eliminated: Sieger (Pork Loin, Crispy Ear
Top_Chef:_Carolinas
Dental floss brand
Oral-B Glide is a PTFE (Teflon) dental floss manufactured by W. L. Gore and Associates exclusively for Procter & Gamble. The origin of Glide (which is
Oral-B_Glide
Social movement
to reflect modifications made to the software. Within the movement, the FLOSS Manuals foundation specializes in providing such documentation. The core
Free_software_movement
Soap opera character
Floss McPhee is a fictional character from the Australian television soap opera Home and Away, played by Sheila Kennelly. The character made her first
Floss_McPhee
Song by Frank Zappa and The Mothers
Montana to grow "a crop of dental floss," mounting a pony named "Mighty Little". He dreams of becoming a dental floss tycoon, by commercializing it. The
Montana_(Frank_Zappa_song)
American vlogger and entrepreneur (born 1980)
the mid-2000s, Green wrote regularly for Mental Floss and co-authored one of their books, Mental Floss: Scatterbrained. From January 1 to December 31,
Hank_Green
Earth's highest mountain
Retrieved 20 September 2015. "5 Mountains Deadlier Than Everest". Mental Floss. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September
Mount_Everest
Overview of episodes
Dumping Ground Adventure. Its official title (according to CBBC Online) is Floss The Foundling and has instead used this title online and in subsequent TV
List of The Dumping Ground episodes
List_of_The_Dumping_Ground_episodes
Cleaning the mouth by brushing the teeth and cleaning in between the teeth
There are many tools available for interdental cleaning which include floss, tape and interdental brushes; it is up to each individual to choose which
Oral_hygiene
methodology for assessing Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) and more specifically the FLOSS development process. This methodology is released under
OpenSource_Maturity_Model
Fictional character
Comics revival, she is a smaller, more slender, blond CIA agent. Silken Floss is a nuclear physicist and a surgeon, who acts as the accomplice to the
The_Spirit_(character)
American photographer and environmentalist (1902–1984)
Europeana. Retrieved {{{accessdate}}} 10 Facts About Ansel Adams (Mental Floss) Encyclopædia Britannica Interview on CBS Sunday Morning from September
Ansel_Adams
English novelist and poet (1819–1880)
Victorian era. She wrote seven novels: Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Marner (1861), Romola (1862–1863), Felix Holt, the Radical
George_Eliot
American politician (1923–2018)
Walter J. Floss Jr. (February 13, 1923 – December 8, 2018) was an American politician from New York. Floss was born on February 13, 1923, in Buffalo, New
Walter_J._Floss_Jr.
1921 film directed by Carl Boese
The Raft of the Dead (German: Das Floss der Toten) is a 1921 German silent drama film directed by Carl Boese and starring Aud Egede-Nissen, Otto Gebühr
The_Raft_of_the_Dead
German catholic theologian and church historian
Heinrich Joseph Floß, or Floss (29 July 1819–4 May 1881), was a church historian and moral theologian in the 19th century. As a professor of theology at
Heinrich_Joseph_Floss
Indian talk show
Kandy Floss is an Indian talk show created and produced by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under their banner Balaji Telefilms. The series premiered on
Kandy_Floss_(TV_series)
Brooklyn-based oral hygiene company
toothpaste is also available. Quip produces mint flavored floss for use in both floss picks and floss string. They are both available in plastic (white) and
Quip_(company)
American dental hygiene brand
hygiene products such as toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes and dental floss. Manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive, Colgate's oral hygiene products were
Colgate_(toothpaste)
Martial artist and actor (1940–1973)
"Bruce Lee: The Time Bruce Lee Was Challenged to a Real Fight". Mental Floss. New York. Archived from the original on July 11, 2016. Retrieved July 10
Bruce_Lee
Physical therapy exercise
Nerve glide, also known as nerve flossing or nerve stretching, is an exercise that stretches nerves. It facilitates the smooth and regular movement of
Nerve_glide
English actor and filmmaker (1889–1977)
Once Sued An Imposter Named 'Charlie Aplin'". www.mentalfloss.com. Mental Floss. Retrieved 4 February 2024. Balio, Tino (1979). "Charles Chaplin, Entrepreneur:
Charlie_Chaplin
American actress and comedian (born 1972)
Roger (June 14, 2016). "13 Hooked Up Facts About The Cable Guy". Mental Floss. Retrieved March 10, 2019. Gariano, Francesca (August 13, 2024). "Judd Apatow
Leslie_Mann
American author and YouTuber (born 1977)
Sheets (2006), Mental Floss gift book for which Green served as an editor and contributor Scatterbrained (2006), Mental Floss gift book for which Green
John_Green
British actress (born 1957)
Angels (1975–76), Rowella in Poldark (1977), Lucy Deane in The Mill on the Floss (1978). Cole was raised in Guildford, Surrey. Cole was 12 when she was cast
Julie_Dawn_Cole
Alternative terms for free software, such as OSS, FOSS, and FLOSS, have been a recurring issue among free and open-source software users from the late
Alternative terms for free software
Alternative_terms_for_free_software
Oral hygiene practice
guide the floss between two teeth. Wrap the floss around one tooth in a C shape and clean it using up and down strokes. Next, wrap the floss around the
Teeth_cleaning
American Founding Father (1755–1804)
September 26, 1878. "The Rundown on Alexander Hamilton's 8 Children". Mental Floss. March 7, 2022. Archived from the original on January 13, 2023. Retrieved
Alexander_Hamilton
Iranian cotton candy
Pashmak (Persian: پشمک) is a form of Iranian candy floss or cotton candy, made from sugar. Pashmak is served on its own or as an accompaniment to fruits
Pashmak
Pakistani and American comedian and actor (born 1978)
Slaying Dragons Archived November 2, 2021, at the Wayback Machine Mental Floss. "Watch Kumail Nanjiani Take the Ultimate Nerd Test". Interview Magazine
Kumail_Nanjiani
Art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn
black fabric with multicolored Bedouin embroidery and tassel of embroidery floss Chain-stitch embroidery from England c. 1775 Traditional Bulgarian Floral
Embroidery
Annual awards for cinematic achievements
Rudie (February 27, 2014). "7 Special Oscar Categories and Awards". Mental Floss. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved October 29,
Academy_Awards
2019 studio album by Tyga
Minaj, "Girls Have Fun" featuring G-Eazy and Rich the Kid, "Swish" and "Floss in the Bank", as well as four new songs. Tyga said he had no intentions
Legendary_(Tyga_album)
2006 novel by Jacqueline Wilson
day, Floss goes with Sally, Steve and Tiger to TGI Friday's. Floss convinces Sally that she can live with Charlie, while they are in Australia. Floss has
Candyfloss_(novel)
Indonesian traditional snack
human finger. Just like another Indonesian lumpia, sumpia consists of prawn floss as filling in a lumpia wrapper, spiced with coriander, lemon leaf, garlic
Sumpia
American film director
Dread Central. 5 November 2014. Limelight, IMDb, retrieved 2023-09-05 Sally Floss: Digital Detective (2022) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-09-12 Ritman, Alex (2023-01-17)
James_Cullen_Bressack
English actor (born 1962)
Tales of the Unexpected (1980), episode "Galloping Foxley", The Mill on the Floss (1978–1979), Triangle (1982-1983), Shadey (1985), and Troubles (1988) He
Jonathan_Scott-Taylor
American brand of oral hygiene products
American brand of oral hygiene products, including toothbrushes, dental floss, and mouthwash. The brand originated from Reach toothbrushes developed by
Reach_(brand)
1967 oratorio by Hans Werner Henze
Das Floß der Medusa (The Raft of the Medusa) is a 1967 secular oratorio by the German composer Hans Werner Henze. It is regarded as a seminal work in the
Das_Floß_der_Medusa
American horror franchise
Aquino, Tara (July 14, 2015). "10 Killer Facts About The Evil Dead". Mental Floss. Retrieved February 17, 2020. Eddy, Cheryl (March 13, 2017). "9 Movies That
Evil_Dead
Psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese
Roger (November 16, 2016). "15 Intense Facts About Cape Fear". Mental Floss. Retrieved June 2, 2018. "This Ford's not for crossing". The Irish Times
Cape_Fear_(1991_film)
Film considered unprofitable or unsuccessful
2015. Obias, Rudie. "11 Beloved Movies That Were Box Office Flops". Mental Floss. Retrieved August 19, 2015. Fleming, Mike Jr. (August 7, 2013). "Isn't It
Box-office_bomb
American artist and filmmaker (1928–1987)
(October 17, 2025). "When Andy Warhol Got 15 Minutes of MTV Fame". Mental Floss. Retrieved March 26, 2026. Saunders, Michael (June 14, 1995). "Jackson's
Andy_Warhol
American journalist, humorist, and writer
for The New York Times, GQ magazine and Gawker, and contributed to Mental Floss. In 2011, Weaver joined Gawker, shortly after she graduated from the University
Caity_Weaver
American actress (born 1963)
(July 15, 2009). "The Early TV Appearances of Seven Big Stars". Mental Floss. Archived from the original on January 18, 2012. Close Encounters (TV Movie
Lisa_Kudrow
American slang term for carnival employee
the employee operates a game ("joint"), food stand ("grab", "popper", or "floss wagon"), or ride ("ride jock") at a carnival. The term "showie" is used
Carny
Indian software developer
newsletter and mailing list manager. In 2024, Nadh announced the launch of FLOSS/fund, a US$1 million annual fund established by Zerodha to support free
Kailash_Nadh
Lynn Davenport were introduced first. Summer Bay residents Alf Stewart, Floss and Neville McPhee, Bobby Simpson, Donald Fisher, Ailsa Hogan, Martin Dibble
List of Home and Away characters introduced in 1988
List_of_Home_and_Away_characters_introduced_in_1988
American actress (1951–2022)
Kovalchik, Kara (June 24, 2016). "11 Fun Facts About Match Game". Mental Floss. Retrieved January 5, 2023. Game Show Network rebroadcast.[better source needed]
Kirstie_Alley
Award ceremony for films of 2025
18, 2010). "10 Bygone (or Rejected) Academy Awards Categories". Mental Floss. Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved January 22,
98th_Academy_Awards
American actress (born 1984)
malleable" compared to the other actors. She also played the femme fatale Silken Floss in The Spirit (2008), based on the newspaper comic strip of the same name
Scarlett_Johansson
American singer and songwriter (1939–1984)
Plautz (June 30, 2011). "Marvin Gaye, Detroit Lions Wide Receiver?". Mental Floss. Archived from the original on May 10, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012. Music
Marvin_Gaye
American record producer and musician (1933–2024)
September 27, 2014. "5 Things You Didn't Know about Quincy Jones". Mental Floss. March 12, 2010. Retrieved September 27, 2014. Heath, Chris (January 29
Quincy_Jones
Oral sex on the penis by a sexual partner
open sores on or in their mouth, or bleeding gums. Brushing the teeth, flossing, or undergoing dental work soon before or after giving fellatio can also
Fellatio
Oral sex on the vulva by a sexual partner
open sores on or in their mouth, or bleeding gums. Brushing the teeth, flossing, or undergoing dental work soon before or after performing cunnilingus
Cunnilingus
1970 French children's picture book and its franchise
papa – literally "Daddy's beard" – is French for cotton candy or candy floss. The inspiration for Barbapapa came by chance in the Luxembourg Garden in
Barbapapa
Overview of and topical guide to free software
come to be known as "open-source software", "software libre", "FOSS", and "FLOSS". The term "Free" refers to it being unfettered, rather than being free
Outline_of_free_software
Bracelet given as a symbol of friendship
friendship. Friendship bracelets are often handmade, usually of embroidery floss or thread and are a type of macramé. There are various styles and patterns
Friendship_bracelet
American punk band
Beastie Boys manager Nick Cooper. Their first recording Real Men Don't Floss was released by Ratcage Records. It is rumoured that they recorded a second
The_Young_and_the_Useless
Confections often made from nut butters or flours
and flavor. Pişmaniye (Turkish) or floss halva is a traditional sweet, prepared in Kocaeli, Turkey, made by flossing thin strands of halva into a light
Halva
Brand of ice block
& Drinks. Zooper Doopers come in 8 different flavours, raspberry, fairy floss, cola, blackcurrant, orange, pineapple, lime and bubblegum. Once frozen
Zooper_Dooper
Superhero film by Frank Miller
he kills her. Floss gains the upper hand and the Octopus asks Floss for the vase of blood. As the Spirit suddenly materializes, Floss drives off, unable
The_Spirit_(2008_film)
British Honduran teacher and music instructor
Floss Casasola MBE OD (9 August 1903 – 9 February 1991) was a British Honduran teacher and music instructor who became involved in the Belizean Independence
Floss_Casasola
2019 studio album by AJ Tracey
2:25 17. "Migos" M1OnTheBeat 3:38 18. "Cat Pack" Take a Daytrip 2:45 19. "Floss" (featuring MoStack and Not3s) The Elements AJ Tracey 3:02 20. "Zelda" (featuring
AJ_Tracey_(album)
FLOSS
FLOSS
Girl/Female
Latin
The mythological Roman goddess of flowers. Diminutive of Florence: From 'florentius' or...
Female
English
English pet form of English/French Florence, FLOSSIE means "blossoming."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Christian, French, Latin
Prosperous; Flourishing; Flower; Blossoming
Girl/Female
Latin American
The mythological Roman goddess of flowers. Diminutive of Florence: From 'florentius' or...
FLOSS
FLOSS
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
One who Indicates by Signs to the Religion Islam
Boy/Male
Latin
Conqueror.
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Christian, Swahili
Alive; She who Lives; Life
Boy/Male
Tamil
Black one
Boy/Male
Biblical Greek Latin
A lamp, new-tilled land.
Male
German
Variant spelling of Old High German Bernhard, BERNHARDT means "bold as a bear."
Female
German
German form of French Louise, LUISE means "famous warrior."
Boy/Male
Indian, Kannada, Tamil
God Sivan
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Servant of the Guide (Allah)
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Devotee of Brahma
FLOSS
FLOSS
FLOSS
FLOSS
FLOSS
n.
Fluid glass floating on iron in the puddling furnace, produced by the vitrification of oxides and earths which are present.
n.
A flowering; florification.
n.
The slender styles of the pistillate flowers of maize; also called silk.
n.
Untwisted filaments of silk, used in embroidering.
n.
A small stream of water.
n.
A floss or waste obtained from the cocoon after the silk has been reeled off, used for shag.
a.
Pertaining to, made of, or resembling, floss; hence, light; downy.
n.
Silk not yet twisted; floss; -- called also sleave silk.