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gloss

/ɡlɔs/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. noun

    an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

  2. noun

    an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field

  3. noun

    the property of being smooth and shiny

  4. noun

    an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

    he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity

  5. verb

    give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing

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