Meaning of the word distemper in English
What does distemper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
distemper
US /dɪˈstem.pɚ/
UK /dɪˈstem.pɚ/
Noun
1.
a viral disease of some animals, especially dogs, causing fever, coughing, and catarrh, and in some forms, neurological symptoms and death.
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The puppy was vaccinated against distemper.
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Symptoms of distemper include fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite.
2.
a type of paint made from powdered pigments mixed with a binder (such as egg yolk or glue) and water, used for painting walls or theatrical scenery.
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The old theater sets were painted with distemper.
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Distemper is not as durable as oil paint.
Verb
1.
to paint with distemper.
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They decided to distemper the walls of the old house.
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The artist carefully distempered the backdrop for the play.
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