craquelure Syllabification: (cra·que·lure)Pronunciation: /kraˈklo͝or, ˈkrakˌlo͝or/Definition of craquelure noun a network of fine cracks in the paint or varnish of a painting. Origin: early 20th century: French, from craqueler 'to crackle'craquelure in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of craquelure in the British & World English dictionary