cartouches
Pronunciation: [kɑːrˈtuːʃ]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The museum displayed a beautiful cartouche that belonged to an ancient pharaoh.
Example
There were no cartouches found in that part of the excavation site, which disappointed the team.
Example
What does the cartouche say about the ruler it represents?
Context: "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.
Example
The invitations were printed with a lovely cartouche that made them look elegant.
Example
Without a cartouche, the text looked too plain and uninviting.
Example
Can you show me examples of cartouches used in book covers?
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