[vɪˈnɪə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material
(e.g: a fine-grained veneer)

- a crown in which the restoration is placed over the prepared surface of a natural crown


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century (earlier as fineer): from German furni(e)ren, from Old French fournir ‘furnish’

[vɪˈnɪə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cover (something) with a decorative layer of fine wood
(e.g: factories employed cabinetmakers to veneer looking glasses)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 18th century (earlier as fineer): from German furni(e)ren, from Old French fournir ‘furnish’