cartouches
Prononciation : [kɑːrˈtuːʃ]
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Contexte : « history »
(noun) a cartouche is an oval shape that has Egyptian hieroglyphs inside. It's used to show the name of an important person, like a king or a queen, so that everyone knows who they are.
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The museum displayed a beautiful cartouche that belonged to an ancient pharaoh.
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There were no cartouches found in that part of the excavation site, which disappointed the team.
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What does the cartouche say about the ruler it represents?
Contexte : « printing »
(noun) in printing or design, a cartouche refers to a decorative frame or border around text or images. It's like a fancy border that makes something look special.
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The invitations were printed with a lovely cartouche that made them look elegant.
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Without a cartouche, the text looked too plain and uninviting.
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Can you show me examples of cartouches used in book covers?
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