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 : shine2 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