Added 10 October 2026
cartouche
/kɑːˈtuːʃ/ noun
Latin root: charta Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about cartouche at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.
- An oval figure containing the characters of an important personal name, such as that of royal or divine people.
- A decorative emblem on a globe or map.
Origin
Borrowed from French cartouche, from Italian cartuccia, from carta, from Latin charta, from Ancient Greek χάρτης (khártēs). Doublet of cartridge.
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