bianco sopra bianco

noun

bian·​co so·​pra bianco
¦byäŋ-(ˌ)kō-¦sō-prə-¦byäŋ-(ˌ)kō,
bē-¦äŋ-,
-bē-¦äŋ-
: a technique of porcelain decoration using white glaze in floral or scroll designs on a near-white usually pale gray or blue ground

Word History

Etymology

Italian, white on white

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near bianco sopra bianco

Cite this Entry

“Bianco sopra bianco.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bianco%20sopra%20bianco. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!