GLASS-SPONGE
Glass"-sponge`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A siliceous sponge, of the genus Hyalonema, and allied genera; — so called from their glassy fibers or spicules; — called also vitreous sponge. See Glass-rope, and Euplectella.
GLASSWARE
Glass"ware, n.
Defn: Ware, or articles collectively, made of glass.
GLASSWORK
Glass"work`, n.
Defn: Manufacture of glass; articles or ornamentation made of glass.
GLASSWORT
Glass"wort`, n. (Bot.)
Defn: A seashore plant of the Spinach family (Salicornia herbacea), with succulent jointed stems; also, a prickly plant of the same family (Salsola Kali), both formerly burned for the sake of the ashes, which yield soda for making glass and soap.
GLASSY
Glass"y, a.
1. Made of glass; vitreous; as, a glassy substance. Bacon.