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aquarelle
CIDE DICTIONARY
aquarelle, n. [F., fr. Ital acquerello, fr. acqua water, L. aqua.].
A design or painting in thin transparent water colors; also, the mode of painting in such colors. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
aquarelle, n. a painting in thin, usu. transparent water-colours.
Etymology
F f. It. acquarella water-colour, dimin. of acqua f. L aqua water
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