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japonaiserie definition

ja·po·naise·rie (jap′ə nez rē′, -nez′ə rē; Fr z̸hȧ pō̂ nez rē′)

noun

  1. an ornate style of Western art, design, etc. employing Japanese motifs
  2. articles, designs, etc. in this style

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