Distemper Definition & Meaning
distemper
- noun
- 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
- verb
- paint with distemper
"Distemper" in song lyrics
See how distemper is used in real songs:
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"what is canine distemper"
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"feline distemper"
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"canine distemper"
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Words that rhyme with distemper
Usage tips for "distemper"
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