gesso

/ˈdʒɛsəʊ/ · noun

Meaning

A mixture of plaster of Paris and glue used to prepare a surface for painting.
A work of art done in gesso.

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Related words

acrylic(English)sheet rock(English)plaster(English)size(English)sizing(English)court plaster(English)poster paint(English)gypsum board(English)tempera(English)glue(English)gypsum(English)binder(English)

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