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
gleam
- n an appearance of reflected light
- n a flash of light (especially reflected light)
- v be shiny, as if wet
- v shine brightly, like a star or a light
- v appear briefly
A terrible thought gleamed in her mind
gleaner
- n someone who picks up grain left in the field by the harvesters
- n someone who gathers something in small pieces (e.g. information) slowly and carefully