glossary, gloss
(noun) an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge; usually published as an appendix to a text on that field
Source: WordNet® 3.1
glossary (plural glossaries)
A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions.
• clavis
• idioticon
• vocabulary
• terminology
Source: Wiktionary
Glos"sa*ry, n.; pl. Gossaries. Etym: [L. glossarium, fr. glossa: cf. F. glossaire. See 3d Gloss.]
Definition: A collection of glosses or explanations of words and passages of a work or author; a partial dictionary of a work, an author, a dialect, art, or science, explaining archaic, technical, or other uncommon words.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 May 2025
(noun) sessile marine coelenterates including solitary and colonial polyps; the medusoid phase is entirely suppressed
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
