wall|paint|ing

wall|paint|ing
wall|paint|ing «WL PAYN tihng», noun.
1. the painting of the surface of a wall, or similar surfaces, with ornamental designs and figures, as seen in fresco and tempera.
2. a picture or design so painted.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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