gouache
pronunciation
How to pronounce gouache in British English:
UK [guˈɑ:ʃ]
How to pronounce gouache in American English:
US [ɡwɑʃ, ɡuˈɑʃ]
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- Noun:
- an opaque watercolor prepared with gum
- a watercolor executed with opaque watercolors mixed with gum
Word Origin
- gouache (n.)
- method of painting, 1882, from French gouache "watercolors, water-color painting" (18c.), from Italian guazzo "watercolor," originally "spray, splash, puddle, pool," from Latin aquatio "watering, watering place," from aquatus, past participle of aquari "to bring water for drinking," from aqua "water" (see aqua-).
Example
- 1. A simple gouache , painted in 1762 by one of marie-antoinette 's sisters , depicts the emperor relaxing in his robe and slippers , while the empress fusses overher brood .