vernize

Venetian

Alternative forms

• vernise (obsolete)

Etymology

From Medieval Latin vernix, from Βερενίκη (Bereníkē).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /veɾˈni.ze/

Noun

vernize f (plural vernizi)

1. varnish

   Joani el se ga potacià i vestii de vernize.

   John got varnish on his clothes.

Derived terms

• vernizar (to varnish)