gesso

noun /'dʒɛsoʊ/

Definition
gypsum or plaster of Paris spread on a surface to make it suitable for painting or gilding (or a surface so prepared)
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'gesso': She showed great gesso during the competition.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Length
5

Word Statistics

Length
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble Score
Frequency

Word Characteristics