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Jugendstil

American  
[yoo-guhnt-shteel] / ˈju gəntˌʃtil /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)
  1. art nouveau as practiced in German-speaking countries.


Jugendstil British  
/ ˈjuːɡəntʃtiːl /

noun

  1. another name for Art Nouveau

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Jugendstil

1925–30; < German, equivalent to Jugend youth + Stil style

Example Sentences

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The intimate room, with a low vaulted ceiling, original stained-glass windows and dark Jugendstil wall paneling, was smaller than I’d imagined it.

From New York Times Sep. 13, 2016

I sat under Jugendstil molding of copper leaves and faded frescoes of harlequins, pretending that I was not spying on my neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 3, 2015

He looked up at the Jugendstil mirror above our table.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2014

The twin towers and intricate fenestration incorporate a mix of styles: art deco features mingle with art nouveau and Jugendstil styles in a striking, if overwrought entrance.

From The Guardian Aug. 28, 2012

Up close, the Jugendstil spider-web pane above the door, decorated shutters and curved windows with wood-carved frames betray past glory.

From BusinessWeek Dec. 20, 2010

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