cloisonné

cloi·son·né | \ ˌklȯi-zə-ˈnā

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, ˌklwä- \

variants: or less commonly cloisonne

Definition of cloisonné

: of, relating to, or being a style of enamel decoration in which the enamel is applied and fired in raised cells (as of soldered wires) on a usually metal background — compare champlevé

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Recent Examples on the Web Chinese carved teak furniture perched on Persian rugs, colorful Japanese lanterns dangled from the ceiling, cloisonne objects filled the mantel, and the rooms boasted other artifacts from Asia and the Middle East. — The Oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, "Composer Lou Harrison's legacy will be celebrated with concerts in his native Portland," 10 June 2017

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“Cloisonné.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloisonn%C3%A9. Accessed 13 Jul. 2020.

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