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Word: Tarnish
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English (as a verb): from French terniss-, lengthened stem of ternir, from terne ‘dark, dull’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtɑːnɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
lose or cause to lose lustre, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
Short Definition:lose lustre
Examples:- silver tarnishes too easily
- lemon juice would tarnish the gilded metal
Word: Tarnish
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtɑːnɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
dullness of colour; loss of brightness.
Short Definition:dullness of colour
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