glossa

Definitions of glossa
  1. noun
    an explanation or definition of an obscure word in a text
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    type of:
    chiarificazione, chiarimento, delucidazione, schiarimento, spiegazione
    a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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