chinoiserie

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(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

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

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noun
  1. A style in art reflecting Chinese influence through use of elaborate decoration and intricate patterns.
  2. An object reflecting Chinese artistic influence.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from chinois, Chinese

Origin: , from Chine, China

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