Temperas refer to a specific type of paint, typically made with pigment, water, and a binder such as egg yolk. Some synonyms for the word temperas include egg tempera, egg-based paint, emulsions, and distemper. Egg tempera is a common synonym as it specifically refers to the use of egg yolk as the binder for the paint. Similarly, egg-based paint can also be used to describe temperas. Emulsions and distemper are also related to temperas as they involve mixing various substances to create a paint that can be applied to a surface. All of these terms are used interchangeably with temperas in the art world.