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gessoes — n. plaster of Paris, gypsum; (Art) painting made on gesso, a sculpture made in gesso … English contemporary dictionary
gesso — noun (plural gessoes) Etymology: Italian, literally, gypsum, from Latin gypsum Date: 1596 1. plaster of paris or gypsum prepared with glue for use in painting or making bas reliefs 2. a paste prepared by mixing whiting with size or glue and… … New Collegiate Dictionary
gesso — /jes oh/, n., pl. gessoes. 1. gypsum or plaster of Paris prepared with glue for use as a surface for painting. 2. any plasterlike preparation to prepare a surface for painting, gilding, etc. 3. a prepared surface of plaster or plasterlike… … Universalium
gesso — [ dʒɛsəʊ] noun (plural gessoes) a hard compound of plaster of Paris or whiting in glue, used in sculpture or as a base for gilding or painting on wood. Origin C16: Ital., from L. gypsum (see gypsum) … English new terms dictionary
