distemper
1. [ verb ] (fine art) paint with distemper
Related terms: paint art
2. [ noun ] (fine art) a method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or stage scenery
Related terms: painting
3. [ noun ] (fine art) a painting created by distemper
Related terms: painting
4. [ noun ] (color) paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder
Related terms: paint
5. [ noun ] an angry and disagreeable mood
Synonyms: ill_humour ill_humor
Related terms: good_humor temper irritability moodiness
6. [ noun ] (medicine) any of various infectious diseases of animals
Related terms: animal_disease equine_distemper canine_distemper
Similar spelling:   distend
  distended
  dictum
  distention
  distension
  distensible
  distant