vernice
Italian (Fiorentino)
noun
Definitions
- paint
- varnish transparent paint
- (figuratively) veneer, gloss
- (jocular) makeup, cosmetics
- (rare) preview private viewing
Etymology
Derived from Latin vernix, veronix derived from βερενίκη, βερονίκη (resin amber) derived from Ancient Greek βερονίκιον, βερενίκιον (soda).
Origin
Ancient Greek
βερονίκιον, βερενίκιον
Gloss
soda
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- vernix Latin
- veronix Latin
- riverniciare Italian
- verniciabile Italian
- verniciare Italian
- verniciatura Italian
- βερονίκιον, βερενίκιον Ancient Greek
- vernis Old French
- Βερενίκη gkm
- βερενίκη, βερονίκη gkm