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GLO-ming

noun

dusk; twilight

1901Lew WallaceBen HurAt the very moment he was most inclined to yield to the allurement, a hand very fair even in the moonless gloaming was laid softly upon his shoulder.1962James ClavellKing RatMoments later the native appeared from the gloaming and walked the path unconcerned.1986Keith LaumerDinosaur BeachThe stars were glittering through the gloaming…

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