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glair

Pronunciation: /ˈglɛː/
Definition of glair

noun

[mass noun]
  • a preparation made from egg white, especially as an adhesive for bookbinding and gilding.

Derivatives

glairy

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French glaire, based on Latin clara, feminine of clarus 'clear'

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