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Distemper Definition & Meaning

distemper
noun
  1. any of various infectious viral diseases of animals
  2. an angry and disagreeable mood
  3. paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder
  4. a painting created with paint that is made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder
  5. a method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or stage scenery
verb
  1. paint with distemper

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Frequently asked questions

What does distemper mean?
any of various infectious viral diseases of animals an angry and disagreeable mood paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder a painting created with paint that is made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder a method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or stage scenery paint with distemper
What part of speech is distemper?
Distemper is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does distemper have?
Distemper has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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