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(trōnp lë′y')

a painting, etc. that creates such a strong illusion of reality that the viewer may not at first be sure whether the thing depicted is real or a representation
an illusion or effect of this kind

Origin: Fr, lit., trick of the eye

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noun pl. trompe l'oeils (loiˈ)

A style of painting that gives an illusion of photographic reality.
A painting or effect created in this style.

Origin:

Origin: French trompe l'œil

Origin: : trompe

Origin: , third person sing. present tense of tromper, to deceive

Origin: + le, the

Origin: + œil, eye

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