Term: pointillism: a genre of painting characterized by the application of paint in dots and small strokes; developed by Georges Seurat and his followers in late 19th century France
Candidate hypernym: genre: a class of art (or artistic endeavor) having a characteristic form or technique → 1
Candidate hypernym: hunk: a large piece of something without definite shape → 0
Candidate hypernym: histamine blocker: a medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux; works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2 → 0
Candidate hypernym: gunmetal: a type of bronze used for parts subject to wear or corrosion (especially corrosion by sea water) → 0
Candidate hypernym: continental breakfast: a breakfast that usually includes a roll and coffee or tea → 0
Candidate hypernym: indumentum: a covering of fine hairs (or sometimes scales) as on a leaf or insect → 0
Candidate hypernym: assassination: murder of a public figure by surprise attack → 0
Candidate hypernym: sarcosporidia: imperfectly known parasites of the muscles of vertebrates → 0
Candidate hypernym: sparring match: a practice or exhibition boxing match → 0
Candidate hypernym: honey buzzard: Old World hawk that feeds on bee larvae and small rodents and reptiles → 0
Candidate hypernym: iron trap: a trap from which there is no escape → 0