Main Entry: ¹gloss

Pronunciation: \ˈgläs, ˈglȯs\

Function: noun

Etymology: akin to Middle High German glosen to glow, shine; akin to Old English geolu yellow

Date: 1538

1 : a surface luster or brightness : shine
2 a : a deceptively attractive appearance <selfishness that had a gloss of humanitarianism about it> b : bright often superficial attractiveness <show-biz gloss>
3 : a transparent cosmetic preparation for adding shine and usually color to the lips