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varnish

The correct spelling is varnish.

How to pronounce varnish

/ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/
noun

IPA: /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/

Say it like: Var-nis-h

The correct spelling is varnish. A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film.
  2. 2.Anything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance.
  3. 3.(by extension) A deceptively showy appearance.
  4. 4.A passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time.

verb

  1. 1.To apply varnish.
  2. 2.To cover up with varnish.
  3. 3.To gloss over a defect.

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