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Meaning
Noun
●
A type of
paint
with a
solvent
that
evaporates
to
leave
a
hard
,
transparent
,
glossy
film.
●
Anything
resembling
such a
paint
;
glossy
appearance.
●
A
deceptively
showy
appearance.
●
In American English & Rail transportation:
a
passenger train
,
probably
derived
from the
varnished
passenger cars
used
at one
time.
Verb
●
To
apply
varnish.
●
To
cover up
with varnish.
●
To make something
superficially
or
deceptively
attractive
●
To
gloss over
a defect.
Sourced from
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Origin
varnish
English
vernis
French
Sourced from
Etym
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