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vernissage definition

ver·nis·sage (ver nē sȧz̸h′)

noun pl. vernissages -·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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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