glans

Norwegian Nynorsk

/ɡlɑns/

noun-mu
Definitions
  • gloss, lustre (UK) or luster (US), sheen, brilliance, sparkle, the quality of being shiny
  • a glossy print or picture short form of l
  • glory, magnificence

Etymology

Derived from German Glanz (shine, brilliance).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Glanz

Gloss

shine, brilliance

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
🌟 ⭐️ 🌟 🌠 💡 🔦 🕯️

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