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Meaning
Noun
●
In Architectural elements:
An
ornamental
figure
, often on an
oval
shield.
●
In Ancient Egypt:
An
oval
figure
containing
the
characters
of an important
personal name
, such as that of
royal
or
divine
people.
●
A
paper
cartridge.
●
A
wooden
case
filled
with
balls
, to be
shot
from a cannon.
●
A gunner's
bag
for ammunition.
●
A
military
pass for
a
soldier on
furlough.
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Origin
cartouche
English
cartouche
French
cartoccio
Italian
-occio
Italian
carta
Italian
charta
Latin
χάρτης
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
χαράσσω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
cartuccia
Italian
Sourced from
Etym
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Sphinx
Inscription
Coronet
Mintmark
Triskelion
Stele
Sarcophagus
Pentagram
Pendant
Planeswalker
Bauble
Frieze
Circle
Symbol
Statue
Square
Tomb
Flower
Flag
Monument
Vase
Reliquary
Legend
Tattoo
Triangle
Temple
Headdress
Font
Cathedral
Photograph
Placard
Rectangle
Bracelet
Badge
Portrait
Letter
Turban
Armillary Sphere
Biohazard Symbol
Crescent Moon
Signet Ring
Laurel Wreath
Shoe Box
More
Rhymes
Whoosh
Louche
Douche
Woooosh
Farouche
Barouche
Tarboosh
Cartouche
Croquembouche
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