fresco — a painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrɛskoʊ/
Example Sentences
- The art student tried to paint a fresco but ended up with wet paint dripping everywhere.
- The newly discovered fresco revealed secrets about ancient Roman daily life.
- He thought 'fresco' meant 'fresh coffee' and ordered one at the Italian café.
fresco
NOUN[/ˈfrɛskoʊ/]
a painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries
The artist paints a giant fresco on the wet chapel ceiling.
The fresco comes alive at the disco!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'fresco' meaning 'fresh,' derived from Latin 'freshus' or Germanic roots. The term refers to the fresco painting technique where pigments are applied to freshly laid wet plaster.
Breakdown
Italian 'fresco' (fresh) from Vulgar Latin 'freshus' = fresco (the painting technique applied to fresh/wet plaster)
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The art student tried to paint a fresco but ended up with wet paint dripping everywhere.”
“The newly discovered fresco revealed secrets about ancient Roman daily life.”
“He thought 'fresco' meant 'fresh coffee' and ordered one at the Italian café.”
“The restoration team carefully cleaned the 500-year-old fresco.”
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