denlu, n. Medium; that substance which is used to illustrate, typically ink or paint.

usage: In addition to being a generic term for inks and paints, this word is often sometimes used figuratively to indicate the mode of conveyance in other artforms, e.g. denla 'l falta, (the ink of music: sound), or denla 'l indúa, (the ink of dance: movement).

sefenlu, n. Ink, including paints that darken when applied in a more concentrated form, like watercolor. Shortened from solefikúení denlu, 'darkening ink'.

garenu, n. Paint; any pigment that leaves a solid film. Shortened from greñkeneí denlí, 'concealing ink'.