Complete Definition of "isinglass"

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Pronunciation
IPA|[ʹaɪ̯zɪn�ɡl��s]; IPA|[ʹaɪ̯zɪn�ɡlæs]
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��s|-��s

Noun
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  1. A form of gelatin obtained from the air bladder of the sturgeon and certain other fish, used as a fining agent for wine and beer.
  2. A thin, transparent sheet of mica.

#:The dashboard's genuine leather, / With isinglass curtains y' can roll right down, / In case there's a change in the weather. - Oklahoma (The Surrey With The Fringe On Top)

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