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Definition of Varnish tree

Varnish tree
Varnish Var"nish, n. [OE. vernish, F. vernis, LL. vernicium; akin to F. vernir to varnish, fr. (assumed) LL. vitrinire to glaze, from LL. vitrinus glassy, fr. L. vitrum glass. See Vitreous.] 1. A viscid liquid, consisting of a solution of resinous matter in an oil or a volatile liquid, laid on work with a brush, or otherwise. When applied the varnish soon dries, either by evaporation or chemical action, and the resinous part forms thus a smooth, hard surface, with a beautiful gloss, capable of resisting, to a greater or less degree, the influences of air and moisture. Note: According to the sorts of solvents employed, the ordinary kinds of varnish are divided into three classes: spirit, turpentine, and oil varnishes. --Encyc. Brit 2. That which resembles varnish, either naturally or artificially; a glossy appearance. The varnish of the holly and ivy. --Macaulay. 3. An artificial covering to give a fair appearance to any act or conduct; outside show; gloss. And set a double varnish on the fame The Frenchman gave you. --Shak. Varnish tree (Bot.), a tree or shrub from the juice or resin of which varnish is made, as some species of the genus Rhus, especially R. vernicifera of Japan. The black varnish of Burmah is obtained from the Melanorrh[oe]a usitatissima, a tall East Indian tree of the Cashew family. See Copal, and Mastic.

Meaning of Varnish tree from wikipedia

- The name varnish tree may refer to numerous species of tree: The candlenut, or ****ui (Aleurites molucc****) The goldenrain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata)...
- Korea. Other common names include ****anese lacquer tree, ****anese sumac, and varnish tree. The trees are cultivated and tapped for their toxic sap, which...
- first varnishes in the Mediterranean area were supposedly used and where resins from the trees of now-vanished forests were sold. Early varnishes were...
- tree worldwide. Common names include goldenrain tree, pride of India, China tree, and the varnish tree. It is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree growing...
- commonly known as tree of heaven, ghetto palm, Ailanthus, varnish tree, copal tree, stinking sumac, Chinese sumac, paradise tree, or in Chinese as chouchun...
- commonly known as the marking nut tree, Malacca bean tree, marany nut, oriental cashew, dhobi nut tree and varnish tree, is a native of India, found in...
- many other uses for the tree, including leis from the s****, leaves, and flowers; ink for tattoos from charred nuts; a varnish with the oil; and fishermen...
- Ailanthus Species, Chinese Sumac, Ghetto Palm, Stinking Sumac, Tree of Heaven, Varnish Tree". Davesgarden.com. Retrieved 5 February 2022. "Alocasia 'Calidora'...
- this species include ****anese lacquer tree, ****anese Varnish Tree, and ****anese Sumac (Note: the term "varnish tree" is also occasionally applied to the...
- mainly of volatile terpenes and is produced mostly by coniferous trees. It is used in varnishes, for making small castings and in ten-pin bowling balls. When...