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cra⋅que⋅lure

  [krak-loor, krak-loor; Fr. krakuh-lyr]
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–noun, plural -lures  [-loorz, -loorz; Fr. -lyr] .
a network of fine cracks or crackles on the surface of a painting, caused chiefly by shrinkage of paint film or varnish.
Origin:
1910–15; < F, equiv. to craquel(er) to crackle, crack (imit.) + -ure -ure
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Main Entry:  craquelure
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a cracking or network of fine cracks in the paint, enamel, or varnish of a painting
Etymology:  F. craqueler
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