clair-obscure

[klair-uhb-skyoor]

clair-ob·scure

[klair-uhb-skyoor]


Origin:
1710–20; < French, translation of Italian chiaroscuro chiaroscuro; see clear, obscure
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Clair-obscure is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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clair-obscure (ˌklɛərəbˈskjʊə)
 
n
another word for chiaroscuro
 
[C18: from French, literally: clear-obscure]

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