Chinoiserie - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Chinoiserie :  (noun)

1: a style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned

Based on WordNet 2.0

Chinoiserie : \Chi`noi`se*rie"\ (sh[=e]`nw[.a]`z'*r[=e]"), n. [F.] Chinese conduct, art, decoration, or the like; also, a specimen of Chinese manners, art, decoration, etc.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Chinoiserie

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daisywilder: Chinoiserie Chic: My Christmas Decorating-The Pagoda Bedroom: My Christmas Decorating-The Pagoda Bedroom. The Pagod... http://bit.ly/7uNRVQ
restruct: @eltonjoe Let me know if you discovered any interesting insights from the Chinoiserie page. I don't really have a music background.
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