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   cartouche

   /kɑːˈtuːʃ/

   noun

   • 1. a carved tablet or drawing representing a scroll with rolled-up ends, used ornamentally or bearing an inscription.
   • ▪ a decorative architectural feature, such as a modillion or corbel, resembling a scroll.
   • 2. an ornate frame around a design or inscription: "a coat of arms in a cartouche"
   • ▪ an oval or oblong enclosing a group of Egyptian hieroglyphs, typically representing the name and title of a monarch.

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French cartouche (masculine noun), earlier cartoche, from Italian cartoccio, from carta, from Latin carta, charta (see card1).

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   Why is it called a cartouche?

   • The term "cartouche" was first applied by French soldiers who fancied that the symbol they saw so frequently repeated on the pharaonic ruins they encountered resembled a muzzle-loading firearm's paper powder cartridge (cartouche in French). [ 6 ][need quotation to verify][ 7 ]

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   What does a cartouche sign mean?

   • The signs are stacked vertically in a border of feathers or in a cartouche and appear to invoke his patronage and protection or express allegiance to him. The cartouche was used a great deal in decoration, with a curved surface. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web.

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   What is a cartouche used for?

   • The cartouche was used a great deal in decoration, with a curved surface. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. What is the pronunciation of cartouche?

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   What is a cartouche in ancient Egypt?

   • The ancient Egyptian word for cartouche was shenu (compare with Coptic ϣⲛⲉ šne yielding eventual sound changes), and the cartouche was essentially an expanded shen ring. Demotic script reduced the cartouche to a pair of brackets and a vertical line.

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   What design lies within a cartouche?

   • Identifying the design that lies within the cartouche is difficult because of its abstraction and great variability. Both signs consist of a rounded cartouche divided in half by a vertical band. The cartouche seems to rest on the shoulders of large human figures shown from the torso up, resting on the medial molding.

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   Is a cartouche a horizontal or vertical ring?

   • While the cartouche is usually vertical with a horizontal line, if it makes the name fit better it can be horizontal, with a vertical line at the end (in the direction of reading). The ancient Egyptian word for cartouche was shenu (compare with Coptic ϣⲛⲉ šne yielding eventual sound changes), and the cartouche was essentially an expanded shen ring.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › cartoucheCARTOUCHE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A cartouche is a decorative scroll or frame with writing on it, often used in art and architecture. Learn how to pronounce cartouche, see examples of its usage and find translations in different languages.

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   Learn the origin, usage and examples of the word cartouche, which can mean a gun cartridge, an ornate frame or an Egyptian name. Find out how to cite, share and explore more words from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   A cartouche is an oval with a line indicating a royal name in Egyptian hieroglyphs. It was used to protect the pharaoh from evil spirits and became a symbol of good luck and protection.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCARTOUCHE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A cartouche is a scroll-like ornament or tablet, especially in architecture, or an oval figure with hieroglyphs in Egyptian art. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage with examples and quizzes.

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   Cartouche can mean a carved or cast ornamental tablet, an oblong figure with characters in Egyptian hieroglyphics, or a cartridge or a box for cartridges. Learn more about the word history, origin, and usage of cartouche with examples and synonyms.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › cartoucheCARTOUCHE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A cartouche is a decorative shape that resembles a scroll with the ends rolled up, often with writing on it. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see translations and examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › cartoucheCartouche - definition of cartouche by The Free Dictionary

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   A cartouche is a structure or figure, often in the shape of an oval shield or oblong scroll, used as an ornament or to bear a design or inscription. It can also refer to an oblong figure in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics that encloses royal or divine names, or a paper cartridge case for firearms.