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chinoiserie
[ sheen-wah-zuh-ree, -wah-zuh-ree; French shee-nwazuh-ree ]
noun
, (sometimes initial capital letter)
, plural chi·noi·se·ries [sheen-wah-z, uh, -, reez, -, wah, -z, uh, -reez, shee-nw, a, z, uh, -, ree]
- a style of ornamentation current chiefly in the 18th century in Europe, characterized by intricate patterns and an extensive use of motifs identified as Chinese.
- an object decorated in this style or an example of this style:
The clock was an interesting chinoiserie.
chinoiserie
/ -ˈwɑːzərɪ; ʃiːnˌwɑːzəˈriː /
noun
- a style of decorative or fine art based on imitations of Chinese motifs
- an object or objects in this style
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chinoiserie1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chinoiserie1
French, from chinois Chinese ; see -ery
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Example Sentences
The Duchess looked elegant in a pale grey coat over a hand-painted silk floral “chinoiserie” dress by Jenny Packham.
From The Daily Beast
Recently I planned a small boudoir in a country house that depended on a gay Chinoiserie paper for its charm.
From Project Gutenberg
Mrs. Frederick Havemeyer has a similar bed covered with a Chinoiserie chintz.
From Project Gutenberg
Garner shows a Lambeth mug embodying this style of decoration combined with a suggestion of Chinoiserie around the waist.
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