aglossate

/æɡˈlɒseɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the glosse (a covering or lid) from something

“The archaeologist chose to aglossate the ancient relic to examine its internal structure.”

2. noun

a thing from which the glosse has been removed

“The museum displayed the aglossate vase as a rare exhibit.”

Synonyms

  • denude
  • ungloss

Antonyms

  • encase
  • glosse