watercolour
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/ˈwɔːtərˌkʌlər/
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/ˈwɔːtəˌkʌlə/
water-based painting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'watercolour' originates from the combination of 'water' and 'colour', where 'water' refers to the liquid medium and 'colour' refers to the pigments used.
Historical Evolution
'Watercolour' has been used in English since the 18th century to describe paintings made with water-based paints.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any painting using water-based pigments, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/24 09:16