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japanning
Variant of japan
japan
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ja·pan (jə pan′)
noun
- a lacquer or varnish giving a hard, glossy finish
- a liquid mixture used as a paint drieralso japan drier
- objects decorated and lacquered in the Japanese style
Etymology: orig. from Japan
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