gesso

ges·so

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jes-oh]
- /ˈdʒɛs oʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jes-oh]
- /ˈdʒɛs oʊ/

Definitions of gesso word

noun plural gesso gypsum or plaster of Paris prepared with glue for use as a surface for painting. 1
noun plural gesso any plasterlike preparation to prepare a surface for painting, gilding, etc. 1
noun plural gesso a prepared surface of plaster or plasterlike material for painting, gilding, etc. 1
noun gesso A hard compound of plaster of Paris or whiting in glue, used in sculpture or as a base for gilding or painting on wood. 1
noun gesso a white ground of plaster and size, used esp in the Middle Ages and Renaissance to prepare panels or canvas for painting or gilding 0
noun gesso any white substance, esp plaster of Paris, that forms a ground when mixed with water 0

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Origin of gesso

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Italian < Latin gypsum gypsum

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Parts of speech for Gesso

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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gesso popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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