GESSO


Meaning of GESSO in English

[ 'dʒɛsəʊ ]

■ noun ( plural ~es ) 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 ).

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