ISINGLASS


Meaning of ISINGLASS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈaɪzɪŋɡlɑ:s ]

n. 1 a kind of gelatin obtained from fish, esp. sturgeon, and used in making jellies, glue, etc. 2 mica. [corrupt. of obs. Du. huisenblas sturgeon's bladder, assim. to GLASS]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.