[ˈdʒɛsəʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a hard compound of plaster of Paris or whiting in glue, used in sculpture or as a base for gilding or painting on wood
(e.g: the surface must first be given several coats of gesso)


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Origin:
late 16th century: Italian, from Latin gypsum (see gypsum)