grisaille

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Grisaille \Gri"saille`\, n. [F., from gris gray.]

1.(Fine Arts) Decorative painting in gray monochrome; -- used in English especially for painted glass. [1913 Webster]

2.A kind of French fancy dress goods. --Knight. [1913 Webster]

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