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Watercolour Definition & Meaning

watercolour
noun
  1. water-soluble pigment
  2. a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists
  3. a painting produced with watercolors
  4. the art or technique of painting with watercolors
verb
  1. paint with watercolors

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Frequently asked questions

What does watercolour mean?
water-soluble pigment a water-base paint (with water-soluble pigments); used by artists a painting produced with watercolors the art or technique of painting with watercolors paint with watercolors
What part of speech is watercolour?
Watercolour is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does watercolour have?
Watercolour has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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