Definition of Gesso

1. Noun. Gypsum or plaster of Paris spread on a surface to make it suitable for painting or gilding (or a surface so prepared).

Generic synonyms: Gypsum, Plaster, Plaster Of Paris

Definition of Gesso

1. n. Plaster of Paris, or gypsum, esp. as prepared for use in painting, or in making bas-reliefs and the like; by extension, a plasterlike or pasty material spread upon a surface to fit it for painting or gilding, or a surface so prepared.

Definition of Gesso

1. Noun. a mixture of plaster of Paris and glue used to prepare a surface for painting ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gesso

1. a plaster mixture [n -SOES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gesso

gesellschafts
gesith
gesiths
gesling
geslings
gesneria
gesneria family
gesneriaceous
gesneriad
gesneriads
gesnerias
gesse
gessed
gesses
gessing
gesso (current term)
gessoed
gessoes
gessos
gest
gestagen
gestagenic
gestagens
gestalt
gestalt psychology
gestalt theory
gestalt therapy
gestalten
gestaltism
gestaltist

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