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chinoiserie

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Main Entry: chi·noi·se·rie
Pronunciation: \shēn-ˈwäz-rē, -ˈwä-zə-; ˌshēn-ˌwäz-ˈrē, -ˌwä-zə-\
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from chinois Chinese, from Chine China
Date: 1883

: a style in art (as in decoration) reflecting Chinese qualities or motifs; also : an object or decoration in this style


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