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varnishy, a.|ˈvɑːnɪʃɪ| [f. varnish n.1 + -y1.] Characterized by varnish; also, suggestive or reminiscent of varnish in appearance, taste, etc.
1891G. Gissing New Grub St. I. v. 114 The gauzy and fluffy and varnishy little drawing-room. 1990Daily Tel. 1 Oct. 15 Drinkers say they avoid stomach cramp by chasing down the beer with varnishy tuica, the raw plum brandy still available from peasant distilleries. |