gouache

[ gwahsh, goo-ahsh; French gwash ]

noun

, plural gouach·es [gwah, -shiz, goo-, ah, -shiz, gwash]

1. a technique of painting with opaque watercolors prepared with gum.
2. an opaque color used in painting a gouache.
3. a work painted using gouache.

gouache

/ ɡʊˈɑːʃ /

noun

1. Also calledbody colour a painting technique using opaque watercolour paint in which the pigments are bound with glue and the lighter tones contain white
2. the paint used in this technique
3. a painting done by this method

Word History and Origins

Origin of gouache¹

1880–85; < French < Italian guazzo place where there is water ≪ Latin aquātiō, derivative of aqua water

Word History and Origins

Origin of gouache¹

C19: from French, from Italian guazzo puddle, from Latin aquātiō a watering place, from aqua water

Example Sentences

The use of gouache should be limited to the hollow parts of incised or punched leather.

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By introducing gouache or bronzes into the impressions made with the punches, rich effects of colour can be produced.

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The leaf is in gouache on skin, with medallions of the royal pair, alternated with others emblematic of the Fine Arts.

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"That is true," Gouache replied, somewhat thoughtfully, as though the consideration had not struck him.

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When he forgot himself he was singularly handsome, and Gouache lay in wait for his moments of forgetfulness.

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