Definitions

1. noun

A cartouche is a decorative element in calligraphy, consisting of a pair of curved lines that frame a letter or a group of letters, often used in formal or ornamental scripts.

“The artist used a cartouche to emphasize the title of the poem.”

2. noun

A cartouche is a container or case for a shotgun shell, often used in historical firearms.

“The collector carefully loaded the shotgun shells into their cartouches.”

3. noun

A cartouche is a term used in Egyptian archaeology to describe a block of stone or a slab with an inscription or a picture, often used to commemorate a pharaoh or an event.

“The archaeologist studied the cartouche on the tomb wall to learn more about the pharaoh’s reign.”

4. noun

A cartouche is a term used in art and architecture to describe a decorative frame or a border, often used to frame a picture or a text.

“The artist used a cartouche to frame the painting and give it a sense of grandeur.”