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ver·nis·sage (ver nē sȧz̸h)

noun pl. -·sages-sȧz̸h

the opening, or first showing, of an art exhibit

Etymology: Fr, lit., varnishing (see varnish & -age): in allusion to the former practice of varnishing paintings before exhibiting

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