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polish

/ˈpɒlɪʃ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A country located in Central Europe.

    - "Poland is a beautiful European country."
    - "I have been to Poland several times."
    - "The capital city of Poland is Warsaw."
  • verb

    To make (something) smooth and free from rough spots or imperfections.

    - "Please polish the silver before the dinner party."
    - "He polished the shoes until they shone."
    - "She polished her skills as a musician."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɑlɪʃ/



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Synonyms

class , elegance , panache , refinement , style , finish , sheen , shine , shininess , smoothness , wax , hone , perfect , refine , bone , buff , burnish , furbish , shine , smooth , wax
Rhymes
Words rhyming with polish
bosom , dome , groom , loom , room
Variants
List of all variants of polish that leads to same result
polish , polished , polisher , polishers , polishes , polishing , Polish , Polishes , polish off , polished off , polishes off , polishing off , Polish Corridor , apple-polish , apple-polished , apple-polisher , apple-polishers , apple-polishes , apple-polishing , postfix notation , reverse Polish notation , spit and polish , spit and polishes , spit-and-polish , French polish
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The name Poland comes from the West Slavic term 'polana' which means 'open field' or 'clearing'.


Trivia
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  1. Poland is the 9th largest country in Europe by area.

  2. The national animal of Poland is the white-tailed eagle.

  3. Poland is a member of the European Union.


Related Concepts
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  1. Eastern Europe: Poland is a country located in Eastern Europe.

  2. Slavic languages: Polish is a Slavic language spoken primarily in Poland.


Culture
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Poland is known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant culture. It is home to many UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the historic city of Krakow and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Polish literature, art, and music are also celebrated around the world.

How to Memorize "polish"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the country Poland on a map.
    - Think of the silverware being polished.

  2. associate

    - Associate the country with its capital city, Warsaw.
    - Remember that polishing makes things smooth.

  3. mnemonics

    - Poland is a country, not a panda.
    - Polish your skills to be the best.


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