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portrait

3 entries found.

  1. 1portrait (noun)
  2. 2portrait (adjective)
  3. self–portrait

Main Entry:
1por·trait Listen to the pronunciation of 1portrait
Pronunciation:
\ˈpȯr-trət, -ˌtrāt\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle French, from past participle of portraire
Date:
1570
1: picture ; especially : a pictorial representation of a person usually showing the face2: a sculptured figure : bust3: a graphic portrayal in words
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