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chinoiserieOne entry found. 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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