"Gelasma" meaning in English

See Gelasma in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: gelasma Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Gelasma
  1. Laughter personified.
    Sense id: en-Gelasma-en-name-hVc7z1wR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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