Cartouche (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a rounded, convex surface, usually surrounded with carved ornamental scrollwork, for receiving a painted or low-relief decoration, as an escutcheon.
  2. an oval or oblong figure, as on ancient Egyptian monuments, enclosing characters that represent the name of a sovereign.
  3. the case containing the inflammable materials in certain fireworks.
  4. cartridge (def. 1).
  5. a box for cartridges.
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. a cartridge or a box for cartridges
Cartouche (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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