Definition of "chinoiserie" []

• A style in art reflecting Chinese influence through use of elaborate decoration and intricate patterns. (noun)
• An object reflecting Chinese artistic influence. (noun)

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• "Dear rootlesscosmo: Thanks for the party and also the "chinoiserie" explanation which is very Western."
• "The japanese lacquer screen makes an ideal headboard and the surrounding tester and draperies gives the bed an over-the-top European 'chinoiserie' grandness."
• "Once they were alone, Gran hobbled over to the brandy decanter atop a chinoiserie chest."