| 释义 |
cartouche, also cartouch /kär-tooshˈ/ noun- A scroll-like ornament or decorative border with rolled ends (architecture)
- In hieroglyphics, an ancient Egyptian oval figure enclosing royal or divine names
- An oval shield used for women or ecclesiastics (heraldry)
- In certain fireworks, a paper case containing combustible materials
- A case for cartridges or mortar bullets (historical)
ORIGIN: Fr, from Ital cartoccio, from L c(h)arta, from Gr chartēs paper |