Italian

Proper noun

Gesso m

1. A river that flows in Piedmont

English

Noun

gesso ‎(usually uncountable, plural gessos or gessoes)

1. A mixture of plaster of Paris and glue used to prepare a surface for painting.
2. A work of art done in gesso.

Translations

Anagrams

• segos

Italian

Etymology

From Latin gypsum, from Ancient Greek γύψος ‎(gúpsos).

Noun

gesso m ‎(plural gessi)

1. chalk

Related terms

• gessetto
• gessoso
• ingessare

Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin gypsum ‎(“gypsum”), from Ancient Greek.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʒe.su/
• (South Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈʒe.so/

Noun

gesso m (plural gessos)

1. gypsum (mineral)
2. plaster (substance used for coating walls and ceilings)
3. cast (device to help mend broken bones)

Synonyms

• (gypsum): gipsita
• (plaster): estuque

Derived terms

• gesso de Paris

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