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fresco

|fres-co|

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🇺🇸

/ˈfrɛskoʊ/

🇬🇧

/ˈfrɛskəʊ/

mural painting technique

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fresco' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'fresco,' where 'fresco' meant 'fresh.'

Historical Evolution

'fresco' changed from the Italian word 'fresco' and eventually became the modern English word 'fresco.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'fresh,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a technique of mural painting.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid lime plaster.

The artist painted a beautiful fresco on the church ceiling.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a painting done in this technique.

The museum displayed several ancient frescoes.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45