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enamel

15 ENTRIES FOUND:

1enam·el

verb \i-ˈna-məl\
enam·eled or enam·elledenam·el·ing or enam·el·ling\-ˈnam-liŋ, -ˈna-mə-\

Definition of ENAMEL

transitive verb
1
: to cover, inlay, or decorate with enamel
2
: to beautify with a colorful surface
3
: to form a glossy surface on (as paper, leather, or cloth)
enam·el·er noun
enam·el·ist \-mə-list\ noun

Origin of ENAMEL

Middle English, from Anglo-French enameller, from en- + asmal, esmal enamel, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German smelzan to melt — more at smelt
First Known Use: 14th century

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