fresco secco

fres·co sec·co

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fres-koh sek-oh]
- /ˈfrɛs koʊ ˈsɛk oʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fres-koh sek-oh]
- /ˈfrɛs koʊ ˈsɛk oʊ/

Definition of fresco secco words

noun fresco secco the technique of painting in watercolors on dry plaster. Also called dry fresco, secco. Compare fresco (def 1). 1

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Origin of fresco secco

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Italian: literally, dry fresco

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Parts of speech for Fresco secco

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fresco secco popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fresco secco usage trend in Literature

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