craquelure

English

WOTD – 13 November 2008

Etymology

Borrowed from French craquelure.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /kɹæk.əˈlʊə/, /kɹæk.əˈljʊə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /kɹæk.əˈlʊɹ/, /kɹæk.əˈljʊɹ/
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Noun

craquelure (countable and uncountable, plural craquelures)

  1. (art) The distinctive pattern of hairline cracks in the surface of an old painting.

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French

Etymology

From craqueler +‎ -ure.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kʁa.klyʁ/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

craquelure f (plural craquelures)

  1. a small crack, usually in paint, glaze, varnish and similar substances

Descendants

  • → English: craquelure
  • → Italian: craquelure

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