pastiglia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Low relief decoration, normally modelled in gesso or white lead, applied to build up a surface that may then be gilded or painted, or left plain.

Word forms

pastiglia

Etymology

From Italian pastiglia. Doublet of pastegh, pastel, pastila, pastilla, and pastille.

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