Definition of gloss

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Gloss (v. t.) To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth..

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Pteroglossal :: Pteroglossal (a.) Having the tongue finely notched along the sides, so as to have a featherlike appearance, as the toucans..
Glossological :: Glossological (a.) Of or pertaining to glossology.
Aglossal :: Aglossal (a.) Without tongue; tongueless.
Enameled :: Enameled (a.) Coated or adorned with enamel; having a glossy or variegated surface; glazed.
Pachyglossal :: Pachyglossal (a.) Having a thick tongue; -- applied to a group of lizards (Pachyglossae), including the iguanas and agamas..
Varnish :: Varnish (n.) To lay varnish on; to cover with a liquid which produces, when dry, a hard, glossy surface; as, to varnish a table; to varnish a painting..
Glossoepiglottic :: Glossoepiglottic (a.) Pertaining to both tongue and epiglottis; as, glossoepiglottic folds..
Docoglossa :: Docoglossa (n. pl.) An order of gastropods, including the true limpets, and having the teeth on the odontophore or lingual ribbon..
Glossa :: Glossa (n.) The tongue, or lingua, of an insect. See Hymenoptera..
Varnish :: Varnish (n.) An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss.
Limpet :: Limpet (n.) Any one of many species of marine shellfish of the order Docoglossa, mostly found adhering to rocks, between tides..
Matte :: Matte (n.) A dead or dull finish, as in gilding where the gold leaf is not burnished, or in painting where the surface is purposely deprived of gloss..
Taenioglossate :: Taenioglossate (a.) Of or pertaining to the Taenioglossa.
Glossolaly :: Glossolaly (n.) The gift of tongues. Farrar.
Glossly :: Glossly (adv.) Like gloss; specious.
Glossographical :: Glossographical (a.) Of or pertaining to glossography.
Glossary :: Glossary (n.) A collection of glosses or explanations of words and passages of a work or author; a partial dictionary of a work, an author, a dialect, art, or science, explaining archaic, technical, or other uncommon words..
Glosser :: Glosser (n.) A writer of glosses; a scholiast; a commentator.
Linguistics :: Linguistics (n.) The science of languages, or of the origin, signification, and application of words; glossology..
Gossaries :: Gossaries (pl. ) of Glossar.
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