Polish
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Polish (when pronounced POH-lish) may refer to:
- Poland, a country in Central Europe
- Polish language, the official language of Poland
- Poles, a western Slavic people inhabiting the country of Poland
- Polish notation, a form of notation for logic, arithmetic, and algebra
Polish (when pronounced PAH-lish) may refer to:
- Polishing, the process of creating a smooth and shiny surface by using rubbing or a chemical action
- Nail polish, a cosmetic lacquer that is applied to the nails
- Shoe polish, used to shine, waterproof, and restore the appearance of leather shoes or boots
An old-time radio joke mixing the two pronunciations was a fictitious Eastern European furniture dressing called "Polish Polish".