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car·touche or car·touch  (kär-tsh)

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.

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[French, from Italian cartoccio, paper cornet, from carta, card, paper; see carton.]

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cartouche

Noun

1. an ornamental tablet or panel in the form of a scroll

2. (in ancient Egypt) an oblong or oval figure containing royal or divine names [French: scroll, cartridge]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

cartouche - a cartridge (usually with paper casing) cartouch cartridge - ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun