"megilp" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /məˈɡɪlp/ [UK, US] Forms: megilps [plural]
Etymology: Unknown. Etymology templates: {{unk|en}} Unknown Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} megilp (countable and uncountable, plural megilps)
  1. (art) A mixture of linseed oil with turpentine or mastic varnish, used as a thickener for oil paints but later discredited as a source of cracking and yellowing. Wikipedia link: megilp Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Art Synonyms: magilp, magilph, megilph
    Sense id: en-megilp-en-noun-zELpsihW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: art, arts

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Download JSONL data for megilp meaning in English (1.7kB)

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