zənˌglæs, -ˌglɑs, ˈaɪ noun
1.
a pure, transparent or translucent form of gelatin, obtained from the air bladders of certain fish, especially the sturgeon: used in glue and jellies and as a clarifying agent.
2.
mica, especially in thin, translucent sheets.
Origin:
1535–45; < Middle Dutch huysenblase (with glass for blase by folk etymology), literally, sturgeon bladder; cognate with German Hausenblase
1535–45; < Middle Dutch huysenblase (with glass for blase by folk etymology), literally, sturgeon bladder; cognate with German Hausenblase
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| a gelatine made from the air bladders of freshwater fish, used as a clarifying agent and adhesive | |
| [C16: from Middle Dutch huysenblase, literally: sturgeon bladder; influenced by English | |
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isinglass
1528, said to be perversion of Du. huysenblas, lit. "sturgeon bladder," from huysen "sturgeon" + blas "bladder;" so called because the substance was obtained from it.
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