cartouche

English

/kɑːˈtuːʃ/, /kɑɹˈtuʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • (architecture) An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.
  • (Egyptian hieroglyphs) 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.

Etymology

Borrowed from French cartouche (cartouche) derived from Italian cartuccia derived from Latin charta (paper, papyrus, writing, writting) derived from Ancient Greek χάρτης (papyrus, paper, sheet of paper, thin sheet, book, a book, leaf of paper, a papyrus scroll).

Origin

Ancient Greek

χάρτης

Gloss

papyrus, paper, sheet of paper, thin sheet, book, a book, leaf of paper, a papyrus scroll

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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

紙, 箋

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