Chinoiserie Definition

shēnwäz-rē
noun
An ornate style of decoration of furniture, textiles, ceramics, etc., esp. in 18th-cent. Europe, based on Chinese motifs.
Webster's New World
Articles, designs, etc. in this style collectively.
Webster's New World
An object reflecting Chinese artistic influence.
American Heritage

Origin of Chinoiserie

  • French from chinois Chinese from Chine China

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French chinoiserie (“Chinese-esque”)

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

CCHCHI

Words Ending With

EIERIE

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chinoiserie

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