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Second Empire

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Second Empire
n.
A heavily ornate style of furniture, architecture, and decoration that was developed in France in the middle of the 19th century.
[After Second Empire, the reign of Napoleon III, the next empire after that of Napoleon I.]
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Noun1.Second Empire - the imperial government of Napoleon III in France from 1852-1870
empire - a monarchy with an emperor as head of state
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