ISINGLASS


Meaning of ISINGLASS in English

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 ]

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