cloisonné
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of cloisonné
1860–65; < French, equivalent to cloison partition ( Old French < Vulgar Latin *clausiōn-, stem of *clausiō; Latin claus ( us ) closed ( see clause, close) + -iō -ion ) + -é < Latin -ātus -ate 1
Vocabulary lists containing cloisonne
Example Sentences
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Cloisonne Vase Chinese, Ming Dynasty The study of ancient Chinese art is attended by discouraging uncertainties.
From Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts by Breck, Joseph
Several really fine paintings adorned the walls, and the dingy mantel was glorified by exquisite bits of Cloisonne and iridescent glass, for which Juliet had a pronounced fancy.
From Old Rose and Silver by Reed, Myrtle
He ascribed the absence of lace curtains to Romeo and the Cloisonne vase to Juliet.
From Old Rose and Silver by Reed, Myrtle
That explained the rugs, Ruth thought, and the vase, of finest Cloisonne, which stood upon the mantel-shelf.
From Lavender and Old Lace by Reed, Myrtle
He listened indifferently at first, but when she told him of the rugs, the real lace which edged the curtains, and the Cloisonne vase, he became much interested.
From Lavender and Old Lace by Reed, Myrtle
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