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.