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yə; noun
1.
visual deception, especially in paintings, in which objects are rendered in extremely fine detail emphasizing the illusion of tactile and spatial qualities.
2.
a painting, mural, or panel of wallpaper designed to create such an effect.
Origin:
1895–1900; < French: literally, (it) fools the eye
1895–1900; < French: literally, (it) fools the eye
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| —n , pl trompe l'oeils | |
| 1. | a painting or decoration giving a convincing illusion of reality |
| 2. | an effect of this kind |
| [from French, literally: deception of the eye] | |
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Trompe-loeil
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Word Origin & History
trompe l'oeil
1889, from Fr., lit. "deceives the eye."
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