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aquarelle

noun
aqua·​relle | \ ËŒa-kwÉ™-ˈrel How to pronounce aquarelle (audio) , ˌä-\

Definition of aquarelle

: a drawing usually in transparent watercolor
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Other Words from aquarelle

aquarellist \ -​ˈre-​list How to pronounce aquarellist (audio) \ noun

Examples of aquarelle in a Sentence

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 Meanwhile, fashion illustrator Talia Zoref was on hand and busy creating aquarelle sketches for guests to take home. — Camila Hennessy, Vogue, "Kristen Stewart, Pharrell Williams, and Katy Perry Celebrate the Launch of Chanel’s Latest Fragrance," 5 July 2017

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First Known Use of aquarelle

1821, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aquarelle

French, from obsolete Italian acquarella (now acquerello), from acqua water, from Latin aqua

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