grisaille

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun chiaroscuro painting or stained glass etc., in shades of grey imitating the effect of relief

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French grisaille.

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