noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The art of pouring coloured sands and pigments onto a surface to make a temporary or permanent picture. uncountable
2. 2
   A picture of this kind. countable

Synonyms

All synonyms

drypaintingdrypainting

Etymology

From sand + painting.

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