mezzotint en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed Italian mezzatinta (literally “half dye”).
Meanings
- A form of intaglio etching in which a metal plate is roughened evenly and then smoothed to bring out an image.
- An etching or print made using this method.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mezzotinto | alternative, dated | lexicographic | |
| mezzotints | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Deriveds
mezzograph · mezzotinter · mezzotintist