vernis Martin

noun

ver·​nis Mar·​tin

ˌverˈnēˌmärˈtan

: a preparation of green varnish with gold powder used to finish furniture

also : furniture finished with vernis Martin

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, Martin varnish, after Robert Martin †1765 and his brothers Guillaume, Simon-Étienne, & Julien Martin, 18th century French furniture makers and decorators

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