An opaque watercolor paint made by mixing pigments with water and a white chalky material like chalk or zinc oxide. The medium dries to a matte finish and allows for layering and corrections unlike transparent watercolor.
From French, possibly derived from Italian 'guazzo' meaning 'water paint' or 'puddle.' The term has been used since the 18th century to distinguish this opaque water-based medium from transparent watercolor.
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