gloria

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: glorias

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A doxology.

Noun

Examples

The glorias, canticles, and some translations of popular hymns are admirably sung; I do not know that I ever heard congregational singing more effective.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gloria” mean?

A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.

Is “gloria” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.