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japonaiserie

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ja⋅po⋅nai⋅se⋅rie

  [jap-uh-nez-uh-ree, -nez-uh-ree; Fr. zha-paw-nezuh-ree]
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–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; < F, equiv. to japonais Japanese (Japon Japan + -ais < L -ēnsis -ensis; cf. -ese ) + -erie -ery
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