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chinoiserie

Syllabification: (chi·noi·se·rie)

Definition of chinoiserie

noun (plural chinoiseries)

  • the imitation or evocation of Chinese motifs and techniques in Western art, furniture, and architecture, especially in the 18th century.
  • chinoiserie objects or decorations:a piece of chinoiserie one room has red velvet and chinoiseries

Origin:

late 19th century: from French, from chinois 'Chinese'

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Definition of chinoiserie in the British & World English dictionary