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Cartouche

Description:

A cartouche refers to a decorative frame or scroll-like shape, often used to enclose or highlight important text or design elements.

In ancient Egypt, a cartouche was an oval frame surrounding the hieroglyphic name of a pharaoh. It symbolized royalty and protection.

Senses:

Sense 1: Decorative Frame

A cartouche can be a decorative frame or border used in various mediums such as art, design, and typography.

Example sentence: The certificate had an elaborate cartouche surrounding the recipient's name.

Sense 2: Hieroglyphic Oval Frame

In ancient Egyptian culture, a cartouche was an oval frame that enclosed the name of a pharaoh, symbolizing their sovereignty.

Example sentence: The cartouche of Tutankhamun can be seen in various artifacts from ancient Egypt.

Usage:

Usage 1: Popular

In modern times, cartouches are commonly used in graphic design, calligraphy, and sophisticated document presentations.

Example sentence: The wedding invitation featured a beautiful cartouche design around the couple's names.

Usage 2: Local

In Egypt, you can find cartouche-shaped souvenirs and jewelry as a representation of ancient Egyptian culture.

Example sentence: The gift shop sold gold cartouche pendants with personalized hieroglyphic inscriptions.

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• Cartouche Frames
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