Coated with a smooth, hard, glossy layer of enamel (a glass-like substance melted onto a surface).
Past tense and past participle of enamel. From Old French 'enamailler,' combining en- (to make) + amail (enamel). The word originally referred to decorative metalwork and pottery, and evolved to describe any glossy, protective coating.
Medieval craftsmen created enamelled jewelry that's still treasured today—the enamel acts like a time capsule, preserving brilliant colors for centuries because glass doesn't fade like paint does.
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