glaucium flavum
- n yellow-flowered Eurasian glaucous herb naturalized in along sandy shores in eastern North America
glaucoma
- n an eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness)
contrary to popular belief, glaucoma is not always caused by elevated intraocular pressure
glaucomys volans
- n small large-eyed nocturnal flying squirrel of eastern United States
glauconite
- n a green mineral consisting of hydrated silicate of potassium or iron or magnesium or aluminum; found in greensand
glaucous bristlegrass
- n common weedy and bristly grass found in nearly all temperate areas
glaux maritima
- n a small fleshy herb common along North American seashores and in brackish marshes having pink or white flowers
glaze
- n any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods
- n a glossy finish on a fabric
- n a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.
- v coat with a glaze
the potter glazed the dishes
glaze the bread with eggwhite - v become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance
Her eyes glaze over when she is bored - v furnish with glass
- v coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze