word
grisaille
grih-ZYE
ɡrɪˈzaɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
grisaille
Dictionary meaning
Painting executed primarily in shades of gray or a muted monochrome palette.
History and origin
French gris, meaning 'gray'.
Examples
- The altarpiece wings were decorated in grisaille to mimic sculpture.
Common mispronunciations
GRIZ-ale
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