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Noun: chinoiserie  shin'wó-zu-ree or shin,wó-zu'ree
  1. A style in art reflecting Chinese influence; elaborately decorated and intricately patterned
    "The room was decorated with chinoiserie wallpaper and matching furniture"

Derived forms: chinoiseries

Type of: genre

Encyclopedia: Chinoiserie