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cartouches

Pronunciation: [kɑːrˈtuːʃ]

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Learn how to use cartouches in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

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.

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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?

How to pronounce cartouches

Pronunciation: [kɑːrˈtuːʃ]

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