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   What is cartouche noun?

   • Definition of cartouche noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary an oblong or oval shape which contains a set of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, often representing the name and title of a king or queen Want to learn more? Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford.

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   Where did the term 'cartouche' originate?

   • The term 'cartouche' is derived from the Egyptian verb, Sheni, which means 'to encircle'. The modern term was coined by the soldiers of Napoleon's expedition in Egypt, who saw a resemblance of their own gun cartridges, or 'cartouches', in the ancient Egyptian sign.

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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 does a cartouche symbolize?

   • The cartouche was not only a practical object, but also a highly symbolic one. It symbolized the powers of the sun, with its oval form representing the shape of the sun. It gave the pharaoh all the power and protection of Ra, the sun god. In some cases, the cartouche even had solar disks or other sun-related symbols surrounding it.

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   What is a cartouche used for in cooking?

   • In cooking, a cartouche is a lid used to cover a pot or pan while cooking a small amount of sauce or liquid. It prevents the liquid from evaporating too quickly and keeps the food from developing an unpleasant skin on the surface. The cartouche serves two purposes: it keeps the liquid in a poached dish from evaporating too quickly, and it prevents the unpleasant skin from forming on the top of a sauce.

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   What does a cartouche mean in ancient Egypt?

   • The term 'cartouche' in ancient Egypt is derived from the Egyptian verb, Sheni, which means 'to encircle'. The cartouche, known as the shenu, is very similar to the shen sign, a more circular form, and the earliest use of the cartouche for writing the king's name was circular and identical with that sign.

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

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   CARTOUCHE definition: 1. a drawing or piece of stone that looks like a scroll (= a long roll of paper) with the ends…. Learn more.

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     CARTOUCHE meaning: 1. a drawing or piece of stone that looks...

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     cartouche definicja: 1. a drawing or piece of stone that...

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     CARTWHEEL definition: 1. the wheel of a cart: 2. a fast,...

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

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   noun. 1. 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. 4. rare. a cartridge or a box for cartridges.

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   1. : a gun cartridge with a paper case. 2. : an ornate or ornamental frame. 3. : an oval or oblong figure (as on ancient Egyptian monuments) enclosing a sovereign's name.

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

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   CARTOUCHE meaning: 1. a drawing or piece of stone that looks like a scroll (= a long roll of paper) with the ends…. Learn more.

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   noun. Architecture. a rounded, convex surface, usually surrounded with carved ornamental scrollwork, for receiving a painted or low-relief decoration, as an escutcheon. an oval or oblong figure, as on ancient Egyptian monuments, enclosing characters that represent the name of a sovereign.

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

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   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.

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   Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. Definition of cartouche noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.