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ferniss — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • veneer noun A thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.

Senses

ferniss is used for these senses in English:

  • veneer An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.

veneer — full definition

  1. noun A thin decorative layer of a finer material, usually wood, glued over a cheaper surface underneath.
  2. noun A surface appearance that hides someone's true character or feelings underneath.
  3. verb To apply a thin decorative covering to a surface.

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