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- glaire/ɡlɛː/The clear, viscous substance of egg white; albumen in its raw state.nounVery low (archaic/technical)
- glaive/ɡleɪv/A historical European polearm weapon consisting of a large, single-edged blade mounted on a long pole, similar to a scythe blade attached to a staff.nounVery Low
- glam/ɡlæm/A shortened, informal form of 'glamorous', referring to an attractive, exciting, fashionable, and often luxurious style or quality.adjectivenounC1
- glam rock/ˈɡlæm rɒk/A style of rock music and fashion that emerged in the early 1970s, characterized by flamboyant theatricality, glittery costumes, heavy makeup, and androgynous imagery.nounB2
- glama/ˈɡlæmə/A colloquial and regionally specific variant of the word 'glamour' or 'glam', used primarily as a verb meaning to dress up or style someone or oneself in a glamorous, fashionable, or eye-catching way.nounLow/Very Low
- glamis castle/ˈɡlɑːmɪs ˈkɑːsəl/A specific, historic castle in Scotland, associated with Scottish royalty and notably the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.nounVery Low
- glamorgan/ɡləˈmɔːɡən/A historic county in south-east Wales.nounVery Low
- glamorize/ˈɡlæm.ər.aɪz/To make something or someone seem more attractive, exciting, or desirable than it really is, often by adding a false allure or sophistication.verbverb-transitiveC1
- glamour/ˈɡlæm.ər/An attractive and exciting quality, often associated with beauty, fashion, luxury, or fame.adjectivenounB2
- glamour boy/ˈɡlæmə ˌbɔɪ/A man whose primary appeal lies in his stylish, attractive, and often luxurious appearance and lifestyle, rather than his achievements or substance.nounC1
- glamour girl/ˈɡlæmə ɡɜːl/A woman whose appearance and lifestyle are defined by sophisticated, fashionable, and sexually attractive elegance, often in the context of entertainment, fashion, or celebrity culture.nounC1
- glamour puss/ˈɡlæmə pʊs/A person, typically a woman, who is conspicuously glamorous, stylish, or elegant, often in a way that suggests they cultivate their appearance for admiration.nounC1
- glamour stock/ˈɡlæmə stɒk/A share in a company considered fashionable and exciting, often in a new or high-growth industry, that attracts investors based on future potential rather than current financial performance.nounC1
- glamp/ɡlæmp/To camp in a luxurious or comfortable manner, often with amenities not typical for traditional camping.verb-intransitiveLow (emerging, niche)
- glamping/ˈɡlæmp.ɪŋ/A form of camping that offers more luxurious amenities and facilities than traditional camping, often in permanent structures.nounC1
- glance/ɡlɑːns/A brief or quick look.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- glancing angle/ˈɡlɑːnsɪŋ ˌæŋɡl̩/A very shallow or acute angle, especially one at which one surface or object meets another, such that a ray of light or a projectile strikes it and is deflected rather than making direct contact.nounC1/C2
- gland/ɡlænd/An organ in the body that produces and releases a substance (such as a hormone, sweat, or saliva) for use in or discharge from the body.nounB2
- glanders/ˈɡlændəz/A contagious, usually fatal, bacterial disease of horses and other equines, characterized by swollen lymph nodes, nasal discharge, and ulcers of the respiratory tract and skin.nounVery Low (C2+)
- glandular fever/ˈɡlændjʊlə ˈfiːvə/A common infectious viral illness causing fever, sore throat, swollen glands, and fatigue.nounMedium
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