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Meaning of cartouche

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cartouche

Pronunciation:/kɑːˈtuːʃ//kɑɹˈtuʃ/

noun

Definitions

  1. An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.

  2. (Egyptian hieroglyphs) An oval figure containing the characters of an important personal name, such as that of royal or divine people.

  3. A paper cartridge.

  4. A wooden case filled with balls, to be shot from a cannon.