glossary: Meaning and Definition of

glos•sa•ry

Pronunciation: (glos'u-rē, glô'su-), [key]
— pl. -ries.
  1. a list of terms in a special subject, field, or area of usage, with accompanying definitions.
  2. such a list at the back of a book, explaining or defining difficult or unusual words and expressions used in the text.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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