cartouche

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car·touche

or car·touch C0133800 (kär-to͞osh′)n.1. A structure or figure, often in the shape of an oval shield or oblong scroll, used as an architectural or graphic ornament or to bear a design or inscription.2. An oval or oblong figure in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics that encloses characters expressing the names or epithets of royal or divine personages.3. A heavy paper cartridge case.

[French, from Italian cartoccio, paper cornet, from carta, card, paper; see carton.]

cartouche

(kɑːˈtuːʃ) or

cartouch

n1. (Architecture) a carved or cast ornamental tablet or panel in the form of a scroll, sometimes having an inscription2. (Historical Terms) an oblong figure enclosing characters expressing royal or divine names in Egyptian hieroglyphics3. (Games, other than specified) the paper case holding combustible materials in certain fireworks4. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) rare a cartridge or a box for cartridges[C17: from French: scroll, cartridge, from Italian cartoccio, from carta paper; see card¹]

car•touche

or car•touch

(kɑrˈtuʃ)

n. 1. a rounded panel often containing an inscription, decoration, or coat of arms. 2. an oblong figure, as on ancient Egyptian monuments, enclosing the name of a sovereign. 3. cartridge (def. 1). [1605–15; < Middle French < Italian cartoccio]

cartouche

An oval or oblong figure containing a royal or divine name in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.

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Noun

cartouche - a cartridge (usually with paper casing)cartouchcartridge - ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

Translations

Kartusche

Cartouche

(kärto͞osh`), 1693–1721, nickname of Louis Dominique Bourguignon, French highwayman. His band terrorized the Paris area until his capture. He was broken on the wheel. Cartouche's daring exploits have been celebrated in stories, dramas, ballads, and popular prints.

Cartouche

A decorative ornamental tablet resembling a scroll of paper with the center either inscribed or left plain; but framed with an elaborate scroll-like carving.

Cartouche

an ornament in the shape of a shield or a partially unrolled scroll, on which a coat of arms, emblem, or inscription was placed. Carved or stucco cartouches decorated the main entrances of palaces. Cartouches also appeared on geographic maps, tombstones, and ancient documents. The ornament was widely used in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.

REFERENCE

Hadergott, B. Die Kartusche…. Gottingen, 1955.

cartouche

[kar′tüsh] (graphic arts) A border or scroll that is decorative and executed with a pen or brush.

cartouche

1. An ornamental tablet often inscribed or decorated, and framed with elaborate scroll-like carving. 2. A modillion of curved form. 3. In Egyptian hieroglyphics and derivatives, a frame around the Pharaoh’s name.

cartouche

, cartouch1. a carved or cast ornamental tablet or panel in the form of a scroll, sometimes having an inscription 2. an oblong figure enclosing characters expressing royal or divine names in Egyptian hieroglyphics 3. the paper case holding combustible materials in certain fireworks

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Synonyms for cartouche

noun a cartridge (usually with paper casing)

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