silhouette

English

/ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/

noun
Definitions
  • An illustrated outline filled in with a solid color(s), usually only black, and intended to represent the shape of an object without revealing any other visual details; a similar appearance produced when the object being viewed is situated in relative darkness with brighter lighting behind it; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be.

Etymology

Borrowed from French silhouette.

Origin

French

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