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The Egyptian symbol for "Paul Pry" is supposed to denote an abundance of organic matter: it musters strong throughout Midian, even in the dreariest wastes; and it accompanies us everywhere, whole swarms riding upon our backs The only semblance of climbing was over the crest of brown, burnished, and quartzless traps.

—The Land of Midian — Volume 2

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made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow

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The burnished, buttery, golden crusts at DUB Pies harbor all sorts of good things, like bits of steak in savory onion gravy, stewed chicken and vegetable, or English-pub-style vegetable curry. — Village Voice - The most recent 10 stories
"This trend will take on an exotic, safari feel thanks to the details in the wooden beading and metallic details, such as burnished coins and belts." — StreetInsider.com News Articles
It was played, in 1969, from a sunken record player inside a wood-burnished unit the size of a sofa, with speakers on either end. — Dean's World
Henna is used by beauticians to get a bright red color or a burnished copper, or just to get highlights. — xml's Blinklist.com
He is forever heading for Cold Mountain as he follows the pollen-burnished bees to their honeycombs of sifted time.