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objet d'art Definition

ob·jet d'art (äb′z̸hā där′)

noun pl. ob′·jets d'art′--z̸hā-

a relatively small object of artistic value, as a figurine, vase, etc.

Etymology: Fr, lit., object of art

objet d'art Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • other: He bequeathed over 14,000 books to the South Kensington Museum, along with pictures, prints, drawings and other objets d'art.