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chinoiserie

chi·noi·se·rie [ shn waazə r, sheen wzəree ] (plural chi·noi·se·ries)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. art style with Chinese influence: a style of art and interior design that reflects Chinese influence

2. object in chinoiserie style: an object or decoration in a style reflecting Chinese influence, or such objects and decorations collectively

[Late 19th century. < French< chinois "Chinese"]
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