aquarelles
|a-qua-relle|
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/ˌæk.wəˈrɛlz/
(aquarelle)
watercolor painting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aquarelle' originates from French, specifically the word 'aquarelle', ultimately from Italian 'acquarello', where 'acqua' meant 'water'.
Historical Evolution
'aquarelle' changed from the Italian word 'acquarello' (a diminutive of 'acqua') into French as 'aquarelle', and was later borrowed into English as 'aquarelle' (plural 'aquarelles').
Meaning Changes
Initially associated with 'water' (as the medium), it came to mean 'a painting done in watercolors' and is now used specifically for watercolor paintings.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'aquarelle': watercolor paintings; works painted in watercolors.
The exhibition included several aquarelles by local artists.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/09/29 14:44