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Aquarell

watercolour

noun ak-vah-REL Rare

Origin: from Italian acquerello via Latin aqua

Also means

watercolour painting

Usage Note

Aquarell denotes both the water-based technique and a finished work in it. It is neuter: ein zartes Aquarell. The related verb is aquarellieren.

Examples

"Das Aquarell zeigt eine verschwommene Küstenlandschaft."

Natural Translation

The watercolour shows a blurred coastal landscape.

Literal Translation

The watercolour shows a blurred coast-landscape.

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