noun

mural

mural, wall painting

The artist painted a large mural on the wall.

The artist painted a large mural on the wall.

The building is famous for its colorful murals.

The building is famous for its colourful murals.

a/the + mural a painting on a wall A beautiful mural covers the entire building.

Synonyms: fresco, wall painting

From Latin 'muralis' (of a wall), from 'murus' (wall).

Think of the Spanish word 'muro' for 'wall'. A mural is a painting on a 'muro'.

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