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natural varnish

nat·u·ral var·nish
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nach-er-uh l, nach-ruh l vahr-nish]
    • /ˈnætʃ ər əl, ˈnætʃ rəl ˈvɑr nɪʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nach-er-uh l, nach-ruh l vahr-nish]
    • /ˈnætʃ ər əl, ˈnætʃ rəl ˈvɑr nɪʃ/

Definitions of natural varnish words

  • noun natural varnish a preparation consisting of resinous matter, as copal or lac, dissolved in an oil (oil varnish) or in alcohol (spirit varnish) or other volatile liquid. When applied to the surface of wood, metal, etc., it dries and leaves a hard, more or less glossy, usually transparent coating. 1
  • noun natural varnish the sap of certain trees, used for the same purpose (natural varnish) 1
  • noun natural varnish any of various other preparations similarly used, as one having India rubber, pyroxylin, or asphalt as its chief constituent. 1
  • noun natural varnish a coating or surface of varnish. 1
  • noun natural varnish something resembling or suggesting a coat of varnish; gloss. 1
  • noun natural varnish superficial polish or external show, especially to conceal some defect or inadequacy: The play has a varnish of witty dialogue. 1
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Origin of natural varnish

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English varnisch < Middle French vernis, verniz < Medieval Latin vernicium sandarac < Medieval Greek bernī́kē, syncopated variant of Greek Berenī́kē, city in Cyrenaica

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natural varnish popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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