English Explanatory Dictionary

chinoiserie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An artistic object influenced by Chinese art.
  2. A style in art that reflects the influence of Chinese art.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of chinoiserie.

Pronunciation

/ʃɪnwɑːzəˈɹiː/ /ʃiːn-/

Word forms

chinoiserie chinoiseries

Etymology

Borrowed from French chinoiserie (“Chinese-esque”).

Related words

orientalism
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