Words Starting With GLOSS

62 words start with GLOSS. Scores range up to 24 points (GLOSSOGRAPHICAL), averaging 13.5 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Definition

A smooth, shiny surface finish.

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The tongue, especially in insects or in anatomical contexts.

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Plural of glossa.

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Relating to the tongue.

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Definition

Relating to glosses or a glossary.

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In a manner resembling a glossary.

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Plural of GLOSSARY.

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A person who writes glosses or glossaries.

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Plural of GLOSSARIST.

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An alphabetical list of specialized terms with definitions.

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Plural of GLOSSA.

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A writer of glosses or commentaries on texts.

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Definition

Plural of GLOSSATOR.

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Definition

Plural of GLOSSECTOMY.

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Surgical removal of part or all of the tongue.

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Definition

Past tense of GLOSS.

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A linguistic theory treating glossemes as basic units.

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The smallest meaningful unit of language in glossematics.

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Plural of GLOSSEME.

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Agent noun of GLOSS.

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Plural of GLOSSER.

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Plural of GLOSS.

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More shiny or smooth.

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Plural of GLOSSY.

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Most glossy; shiniest and smoothest.

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In a shiny or smooth manner.

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A tsetse fly, a bloodsucking African fly.

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Plural of GLOSSINA.

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The quality of being smooth and shiny.

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Plural of GLOSSINESS.

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Definition

Present participle of GLOSS.

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In a manner that glosses over or explains.

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A writer of explanatory notes or comments.

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Plural of GLOSSIST.

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Relating to inflammation of the tongue.

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Inflammation of the tongue.

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Plural of GLOSSITIS.

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Having no shine or luster.

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Pain or burning sensation in the tongue.

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Plural of GLOSSODYNIA.

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A writer of glossaries or commentaries.

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Plural of GLOSSOGRAPHER.

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Relating to the writing of glossaries or commentaries.

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Plural of GLOSSOGRAPHY.

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The writing of glossaries or glosses.

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Speaking in unknown or meaningless tongues, often in religious fervor.

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Plural of GLOSSOLALIA.

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One who speaks in tongues.

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Plural of GLOSSOLALIST.

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Involving both the tongue and the larynx.

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Relating to the study of language or terminology.

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Plural of GLOSSOLOGY.

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A person versed in glossology, a linguist.

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Plural of GLOSSOLOGIST.

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The scientific study of language.

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One who fears speaking or public speaking.

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Plural of GLOSSOPHOBE.

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Fear of public speaking.

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Plural of GLOSSOPHOBIA.

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Relating to or having a fear of public speaking.

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How many words starting with gloss are there?

There are 62 words starting with gloss.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with GLOSS?

GLOSSOGRAPHICAL scores 24 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.