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Fresco: meaning, definitions and examples

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fresco

 

[ หˆfrษ›skษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries.

Synonyms

mural, mural painting, wall painting

Examples of usage

  • Italian Renaissance artists painted frescoes on the walls of churches.
  • The Sistine Chapel features famous frescoes by Michelangelo.
Context #2 | Noun

food

A cold dish of various ingredients, such as cooked vegetables or fruits, served with a sauce or dressing.

Synonyms

cold dish, mix, salad

Examples of usage

  • She ordered a refreshing fruit fresco for dessert.
  • The restaurant's menu offers a variety of fresco options.

Translations

Translations of the word "fresco" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fresco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคธเฅเค•เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fresko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fresco

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ะตัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fresk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฌใ‚นใ‚ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fresque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fresco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fresk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ ˆ์Šค์ฝ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑูŠุณูƒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ freska

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ freska

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆนฟๅฃ็”ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ freska

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ freska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั€ะตัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ freska

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fresco

Etymology

The word "fresco" originated from the Italian word "affresco" which means "fresh". The technique of fresco painting has been used for centuries, with examples found in ancient Roman villas and Pompeii. During the Italian Renaissance, fresco painting reached its peak with artists like Michelangelo and Raphael creating iconic works. Today, frescoes continue to be admired for their beauty and historical significance.

See also: alfresco.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,584, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.