counterenamel

1 of 2

noun

coun·​ter·​enamel

ˈkau̇ntər+

: enamel on the reverse side of an enameled plate, plaque, or shield

counterenamel

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to enamel on the reverse side

Word History

Etymology

Noun

counter- + enamel (noun); translation of French contre-émail

Transitive verb

counter- + enamel (verb); translation of French contre-émailler

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Rhymes for counterenamel

• camel
• hamel
• hamil
• mammal
• trammel
• enamel
• glutamyl