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cartouche in Arabic

خَرْطُوش ḵarṭūš

UK/kɑːˈtuːʃ//kɑɹˈtuʃ/

cartouche in Arabic: خَرْطُوش (ḵarṭūš). In English, cartouche means an ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.

Arabic words for cartouche

hieroglyphs
خَرْطُوش ḵarṭūš

English meaning of cartouche

  1. noun An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.
  2. noun An oval figure containing the characters of an important personal name, such as that of royal or divine people.
  3. noun A decorative emblem on a globe or map.
  4. noun A paper cartridge.

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Questions about cartouche in Arabic

What is the meaning of cartouche in Arabic?
Cartouche in Arabic is خَرْطُوش (ḵarṭūš).
ما معنى كلمة cartouche؟
Cartouche: خَرْطُوش (ḵarṭūš).
What does cartouche mean in English?
Cartouche means an ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.

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