Gloss

"Gloss" in Finnish

kiilto

(surface shine)

pintakiilto

(superficially or deceptively attractive appearance)

selitys

(brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or complex expression)

selitys

(extensive commentary on some text)

kiillottaa

(give a gloss or sheen to)

selittää

(to add a gloss to (a text))

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