Definition of gloss

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Gloss (v. t.) To render clear and evident by comments; to illustrate; to explain; to annotate.

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Rhipidoglossa :: Rhipidoglossa (n. pl.) A division of gastropod mollusks having a large number of long, divergent, hooklike, lingual teeth in each transverse row. It includes the scutibranchs. See Illustration in Appendix..
Linguistics :: Linguistics (n.) The science of languages, or of the origin, signification, and application of words; glossology..
Postil :: Postil (v. t.) To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.
Arara :: Arara (n.) The palm (or great black) cockatoo, of Australia (Microglossus aterrimus)..
Varnish :: Varnish (n.) An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss.
Oxtongue :: Oxtongue (n.) A name given to several plants, from the shape and roughness of their leaves; as, Anchusa officinalis, a kind of bugloss, and Helminthia echioides, both European herbs..
Japan :: "Japan (v. t.) To give a glossy black to, as shoes..
Scaldfish :: Scaldfish (n.) A European flounder (Arnoglossus laterna, or Psetta arnoglossa); -- called also megrim, and smooth sole..
Glossography :: Glossography (n.) The writing of glossaries, glosses, or comments for illustrating an author..
Gymnoglossa :: Gymnoglossa (n. pl.) A division of gastropods in which the odontophore is without teeth.
Kelpfish :: Kelpfish (n.) A small California food fish (Heterostichus rostratus), living among kelp. The name is also applied to species of the genus Platyglossus..
Politely :: Politely (adv.) In a polished manner; so as to be smooth or glossy.
Glosser :: Glosser (n.) A writer of glosses; a scholiast; a commentator.
Enamel :: Enamel (v. t.) To form a glossy surface like enamel upon; as, to enamel card paper; to enamel leather or cloth..
Dab :: Dab (n.) A name given to several species of flounders, esp. to the European species, Pleuronectes limanda. The American rough dab is Hippoglossoides platessoides..
Nomenclature :: Nomenclature (n.) A vocabulary, dictionary, or glossary..
Lory :: Lory (n.) Any one of many species of small parrots of the family Trichoglossidae, generally having the tongue papillose at the tip, and the mandibles straighter and less toothed than in common parrots. They are found in the East Indies, Australia, New Guinea, and the adjacent islands. They feed mostly on soft fruits and on the honey of flowers..
Entoglossal :: Entoglossal (a.) Within the tongue; -- applied to the glossohyal bone.
Hound''s-tongue :: Hound's-tongue (n.) A biennial weed (Cynoglossum officinale), with soft tongue-shaped leaves, and an offensive odor. It bears nutlets covered with barbed or hooked prickles. Called also dog's-tongue..
Glossal :: Glossal (a.) Of or pertaining to the tongue; lingual.
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