distemper (Noun) — Any of various infectious viral diseases of animals.
distemper (Noun) — An angry and disagreeable mood.
distemper (Noun) — Paint made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder.
distemper (Noun) — A painting created with paint that is made by mixing the pigments with water and a binder.
distemper (Noun) — A method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters, murals or stage scenery.
distemper (Verb) — (art) paint with distemper.