aquarelle

 
Pronunciation: /ˌakwəˈrɛl/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the technique of painting with thin, transparent watercolours (as distinct from gouache): a cover illustrated in aquarelle
  • [count noun] a painting made using the technique of aquarelle.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, from Italian acquarella 'watercolour', diminutive of acqua, from Latin aqua 'water'