Definition of "gloss"
gloss1
/ɡlɒs/
noun
usually uncountable, plural glosses
(figuratively) A superficially or deceptively attractive appearance.
verb
third-person singular simple present glosses, present participle glossing, simple past and past participle glossed
gloss2
/ɡlɒs/
noun
plural glosses
(countable, obsolete) An expression requiring such explanatory treatment.