n.
Pronunciation: ' gläs, ' glo ̇ s
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 : SHINE
2 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