haze

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
  2. noun confusion characterized by lack of clarity
  3. verb become hazy, dull, or cloudy

Etymology

* The earliest instances are of the latter part of the 17th century. * Possibly back-formation from hazy. * Compare Old Norse höss (“grey”), akin to Old English hasu (“gray”).

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