1var·nish 
/ˈvɑɚnɪʃ/ noun
plural var·nish·es /ˈvɑɚnɪʃ/ noun 1 [count, noncount] : a liquid that is spread on a surface and that dries to form a hard, shiny coating
▪ floor varnish ▪ (Brit) nail varnish [=(US) nail polish] 2 [noncount] : the hard, shiny coating that is produced by varnish
▪ She accidentally scratched the varnish.
▪ floor varnish ▪ (Brit) nail varnish [=(US) nail polish]
▪ She accidentally scratched the varnish.
