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chinoiserie Definition

chi·noi·serie (s̸hēn wä zə rē′, -wä′zə rē; Fr, -wȧz rē′)

noun

  1. an ornate style of decoration of furniture, textiles, ceramics, etc., esp. in 18th-cent. Europe, based on Chinese motifs
  2. articles, designs, etc. in this style collectively

Etymology: Fr < Chinois, Chinese + -erie, -ery

chinoiserie Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • design: The pattern is similar to chinoiserie designs found on Staffs blue and white pottery of the same period.

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