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chinoiserie

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chinoiserie

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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