aquarelle
noun
aqua·relle ˌa-kwə-ˈrel 
ˌä-
: a drawing usually in transparent watercolor
aquarellist
ˌa-kwə-ˈre-list
noun ˌä-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, fashion illustrator Talia Zoref was on hand and busy creating aquarelle sketches for guests to take home. 
Camila Hennessy, Vogue, 5 July 2017
Camila Hennessy, Vogue, 5 July 2017 Word History
Etymology
French, from obsolete Italian acquarella (now acquerello), from acqua water, from Latin aqua
First Known Use
1821, in the meaning defined above
aquarelle
noun
as in watercolor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- watercolor
- gouache
- acrylic
- pastel
- tempera
- drawing
- etching
- diptych
- distemper
- fresco
- painting
- mural
- canvas
- oil
- panorama
- canvass
- sketch
- triptych
- finger painting
- masterpiece
- oil painting
- pièce de résistance
- showpiece