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Burnish Definition & Meaning

burnish
noun
  1. the property of being smooth and shiny
verb
  1. polish and make shiny; "buff the wooden floors"; "buff my shoes"

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Frequently asked questions

What does burnish mean?
the property of being smooth and shiny polish and make shiny; "buff the wooden floors"; "buff my shoes"
What part of speech is burnish?
Burnish is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does burnish have?
Burnish has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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