true-fresco

true-fres·co

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [troo fres-koh]
- /tru ˈfrɛs koʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [troo fres-koh]
- /tru ˈfrɛs koʊ/

Definitions of true-fresco word

noun true-fresco fresco (def 1). 1
noun plural true-fresco Also called buon fresco, true fresco. the art or technique of painting on a moist, plaster surface with colors ground up in water or a limewater mixture. Compare fresco secco. 1
noun plural true-fresco a picture or design so painted. 1
verb with object true-fresco to paint in fresco. 1

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Origin of true-fresco

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Italian: cool, fresh (< Gmc)

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Parts of speech for True-fresco

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of True-fresco

true-fresco popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.