boiserie

boi·se·rie

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bwah-zuh-ree]
- /bwɑ zəˈri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bwah-zuh-ree]
- /bwɑ zəˈri/

Definitions of boiserie word

noun boiserie finely-sculptured wood panelling or wainscoating, particularly in 18th-century French architecture 3
noun boiserie wood paneling on the walls of a room 3
noun boiserie sculptured paneling, especially that of French architecture in the 18th century. 1
noun boiserie panelling; wood trim. 0

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Origin of boiserie

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < French: wainscot, equivalent to bois wood + -erie -ery

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Parts of speech for Boiserie

noun

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determiner

exclamation

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boiserie popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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