varnish
1var·nish
noun \ˈvär-nish\Definition of VARNISH
1
a : a liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating b : the covering or glaze given by the application of varnish c (1) : something that suggests varnish by its gloss (2) : a coating (as of deposits in an internal combustion engine) comparable to varnish
2
: outside show : 1gloss
3
chiefly British : a liquid nail polish
— var·nishy \-ni-shē\ adjective
Examples of VARNISH
- She accidentally scratched the varnish.
Origin of VARNISH
Middle English vernisch, from Anglo-French vernis, from Old Italian or Medieval Latin; Old Italian vernice, from Medieval Latin veronic-, veronix sandarac
First Known Use: 14th century
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