glans

Swedish

noun
Definitions
  • gleam, sparkle, glitter, gloss, luster
  • (figuratively) splendor, glory, sheen

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle High German glanz derived from Old High German glanz (brilliance, bright).

Origin

Old High German

glanz

Gloss

brilliance, bright

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Property

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