car·touche or car·touch (kär-t sh )n. 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. A heavy paper cartridge case. [French, from Italian cartoccio, paper cornet, from carta, card, paper; see carton.] |
cartouche, cartouch [kɑːˈtuːʃ]
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1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a carved or cast ornamental tablet or panel in the form of a scroll, sometimes having an inscription
2. (Historical Terms) an oblong figure enclosing characters expressing royal or divine names in Egyptian hieroglyphics
3. (Group Games / Games, other than specified) the paper case holding combustible materials in certain fireworks
4. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) Now rare a cartridge or a box for cartridges
[from French: scroll, cartridge, from Italian cartoccio, from carta paper; see card1]
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cartouche
n → Kartusche f
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