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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Paraglossae :: Paraglossae (pl. ) of Paragloss.
Gymnoglossa :: Gymnoglossa (n. pl.) A division of gastropods in which the odontophore is without teeth.
Glossanthrax :: Glossanthrax (n.) A disease of horses and cattle accompanied by carbuncles in the mouth and on the tongue.
Lingual :: Lingual (a.) Of or pertaining to the tongue; uttered by the aid of the tongue; glossal; as, the lingual nerves; a lingual letter..
Glossy :: Glossy (superl.) Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface..
Phaneroglossal :: Phaneroglossal (a.) Having a conspicious tongue; -- said of certain reptiles and insects.
Arara :: Arara (n.) The palm (or great black) cockatoo, of Australia (Microglossus aterrimus)..
Glazing :: Glazing (n.) The glass, glasslike, or glossy substance with which any surface is incrusted or overlaid; as, the glazing of pottery or porcelain, or of paper..
Sleek :: Sleek (superl.) Having an even, smooth surface; smooth; hence, glossy; as, sleek hair..
Gossaries :: Gossaries (pl. ) of Glossar.
Sandnecker :: Sandnecker (n.) A European flounder (Hippoglossoides limandoides); -- called also rough dab, long fluke, sand fluke, and sand sucker..
Politure :: Politure (v.) Polish; gloss. [Obs.] Donne.
Pastor :: Pastor (n.) A species of starling (Pastor roseus), native of the plains of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Its head is crested and glossy greenish black, and its back is rosy. It feeds largely upon locusts..
Limpet :: Limpet (n.) Any one of many species of marine shellfish of the order Docoglossa, mostly found adhering to rocks, between tides..
Enameled :: Enameled (a.) Coated or adorned with enamel; having a glossy or variegated surface; glazed.
Gloss :: Gloss (n.) An interpretation, consisting of one or more words, interlinear or marginal; an explanatory note or comment; a running commentary..
Enamel :: Enamel (v. t.) That which is enameled; also, any smooth, glossy surface, resembling enamel, especially if variegated..
Hyoglossus :: Hyoglossus (n.) A flat muscle on either side of the tongue, connecting it with the hyoid bone..
Subglottic :: Subglossal (a.) Situated under the tongue; sublingual.
Glossolalia :: Glossolalia (n.) Alt. of Glossolal.
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