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gesso

One entry found.

Main Entry: ges·so
Pronunciation: \ˈje-(ˌ)sō\
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural gessoes
Etymology: Italian, literally, gypsum, from Latin gypsum
Date: 1596

1 : plaster of paris or gypsum prepared with glue for use in painting or making bas-reliefs
2 : a paste prepared by mixing whiting with size or glue and spread upon a surface to fit it for painting or gilding

ges·soed \-(ˌ)sōd\ adjective


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