word
gesso
JESS-oh
ˈdʒɛsoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
gesso
Dictionary meaning
A priming mixture applied to a surface before painting or gilding.
History and origin
Italian gesso, meaning 'chalk'.
Examples
- The panel was sealed with layers of gesso before tempera was added.
Common mispronunciations
GEE-soh
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