cloisonne
cloisonne is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, cloisonne is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcloisonne
- (metalwork) A decorative technique for metalwork, especially brass, whereby colored enamel is baked between raised ridges of the metal.
Example: "Cloisonne is sometimes seen as a cheaper alternative to jewelled encrustation or filigree."
- (metalwork) Objects decorated by this technique collectively.
Example: "The museum had a fine collection of medieval Italian cloisonne."
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