What is another word for Kalsomine?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒlsə͡ʊmˌa͡ɪn] (IPA)

Kalsomine, also known as whitewash, is a type of paint that is typically made by mixing water with lime. The term kalsomine is commonly used in the United States, but there are many synonyms for the term depending on where you are in the world. Some synonyms include calcimine, distemper, and milk paint. In the United Kingdom, the term whitewash is more common, while in Australia and New Zealand, the term limewash is often used. Regardless of the terminology used, kalsomine is typically used as a cheap and effective option for painting walls and ceilings both inside and outside of homes and other buildings.

Synonyms for Kalsomine:

What are the hypernyms for Kalsomine?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    paint, wallpaper, Building Coating, Decorating Product, wall coating, wall finish.

Usage examples for Kalsomine

For Kalsomine, and for the ground work of wall paper, as well as for window curtains, and chair and sofa colors, Odalite and Miss Meeke preferred olive, sage, lavender and other delicate, neutral tints, while Wynnette and Elva loudly advocated, pink, blue and yellow, or crimson, purple and orange.
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth
Each one of them, before taking his seat, hooked behind him, to a nail on the wall, his woolen cap, and little by little, on the white background of the Kalsomine, came into line rows of innumerable Basque headgear.
"Ramuntcho"
Pierre Loti
Miss 'Rill came and helped her clean the place and Kalsomine the walls and ceiling.
"Janice Day"
Helen Beecher Long

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