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enamel

1. enam.el \in-'am-*l\ \-'am-(*-)lin\ vt or enam.eled or enam.elled;  or 
   enam.el.ing;  or enam.el.ling [ME enamelen, fr. MF enamailler, fr. en- + 
   esmail ename]l, of Gmc origin; akin to OHG smelzan to melt - more at SMELT 
   1: to cover or inlay with enamel  2: to beautify with a colorful surface  
   3: to form a glossy surface on 
2. enamel n 1: a usu. opaque vitreous composition applied by fusion to the 
   surface of m etal, glass, or pottery 2: a surface, exterior, or outer 
   covering that resembles enamel  3: a usu. glossy paint that flows out to a 
   smooth hard coat when applied  4: a calcareous substance that forms a thin 
   layer capping the teeth