"glairin" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: glair + -in Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|glair|in}} glair + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} glairin (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) A glairy viscous substance that forms on the surface of certain mineral waters, or covers the sides of their enclosures. Tags: archaic, uncountable Synonyms: baregin
    Sense id: en-glairin-en-noun-4qOE7B0- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -in

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