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distemper

dis·tem·per

UK/dɪsˈtɛmpə(ɹ)/ US/dɪˈstɛmpɜr/ uncommon archaic
noun (5) verb (1)

noun

1.

any of various infectious viral diseases of animals

2.
3.

paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder

4.

a painting created by distemper

5.

a method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or stage scenery

verb

1.

Origin

From Old French destemprer, from Latin distemperare.

Phrases

  • canine distemper
  • canine distemper virus
  • feline distemper
  • sleepy distemper
  • throat distemper

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