varnishes

/V AA1 R N IH0 SH AH0 Z/
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.

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