English Explanatory Dictionary

craquelure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The distinctive pattern of hairline cracks in the surface of an old painting.

Pronunciation

/kɹæk.əˈlʊə/ /kɹæk.əˈljʊə/ /kɹæk.əˈlʊɹ/ /kɹæk.əˈljʊɹ/ en-us-craquelure.ogg en-us-craquelure-2.ogg

Word forms

craquelure craquelures

Etymology

Borrowed from French craquelure.

Related words

crackle craze

Derived words

craquelured
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