ISINGLASS


Meaning of ISINGLASS in English

[ 'ʌɪzɪŋˌglα:s ]

■ noun

1》 a kind of gelatin obtained from fish, especially sturgeon.

2》 chiefly US mica or a similar material in thin transparent sheets.

Origin

C16: alt. (by assoc. with glass ) of obs. Du. huysenblas 'sturgeon's bladder'.

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