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Chinoiserie

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Definition: Chinoiserie refers to a style in art and decoration that reflects Chinese influence in design qualities or motifs. Any object or decoration in this style is also referred to as chinoiserie.
Pronunciation: shēn-ˈwaaz-rē
Common Misspellings: Chinoisserie
Examples:
Chinoiserie has been an influence in Western furniture design for many centuries now.

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