Noun Definition

gloss

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

Related Noun(s):glossary

Category: General

2.Definition: an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text

Related Noun(s):rubric

Category: General

3.Definition: an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

"He hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity", "He tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction", "The situation soon took on a different color"

Related Noun(s):color, colour, semblance

Category: General

4.Definition: the property of being smooth and shiny

Related Noun(s):burnish, glossiness, polish

Category: General