Fresco
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fresco is a noun meaning (countable) A cool, refreshing state of the air; coolness, duskiness, shade.
Meaning
(countable) A cool, refreshing state of the air; coolness, duskiness, shade.
More Meanings
- (countable, painting) An artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster.
- (uncountable, painting) The technique used to make such an artwork.
- (ambitransitive) To paint using fresco.
Example Sentences
[…] I [Satan] cannot ſtay Flaring in ſun-ſhine all the day: For, entre nous, we helliſh ſprites, Love more the freſco of the nights; […]
Word Forms
- frescos
- frescoes
- freschi
- frescoing
- frescoed
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