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Answer for the clue "Like two Europeans providing gloss? ", 13 letters:
french polish

Word definitions for french polish in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
French polish is a process, not a material. The main material is shellac, although there are several other shellac-based finishes, not all of which class as French polishing. The finish is considered by many to be a beautiful way to finish highly figured ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
French \French\ (fr[e^]nch), prop. a. [AS. frencisc, LL. franciscus, from L. Francus a Frank: cf. OF. franceis, franchois, fran[,c]ois, F. fran[,c]ais. See Frank , a., and cf. Frankish .] Of or pertaining to France or its inhabitants. French bean (Bot.), ...

Usage examples of french polish.

For a moment he was perversely tempted by an undertaker's, a plain corrugated iron shed that made no concession to grief, smelling of new wood, fish-glue and french polish, with coffins lying on the floor among sawdust, shavings and unfashioned planks.

First, I covered Goya's signature with a layer of super-refined white French polish, to protect it.

Even his lack of any beard growth corresponded with the dazzling French polish.