japonaiserie

 [jap-uh-nez-uh-ree, -nez-uh-ree; Fr. zha-paw-nezuh-ree]  

ja·po·nai·se·rie

   [jap-uh-nez-uh-ree, -nez-uh-ree; Fr. zha-paw-nezuh-ree]
noun
1.
stylistic characteristics, as in art, decor, or film, influenced by or reflective of Japanese culture and tradition.
2.
something, as an art object, displaying these characteristics.
Origin:
1895–1900; < French, equivalent to japonais Japanese (Japon Japan + -ais < Latin -ēnsis -ensis; compare -ese) + -erie -ery
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