Kartusche

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German

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Etymology

Borrowed from French cartouche, from Italian cartuccia. Doublet of Kartätsche.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaʁˈtʊʃə/
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Noun

Kartusche f (genitive Kartusche, plural Kartuschen)

  1. (firearms) cartridge case, casing (parts of a round of ammunition exclusive of the projectile)
    Synonym: Patronenhülse
  2. (printing) ink cartridge
    Synonym: Patrone
  3. (gas cooker) canister
  4. (architecture) cartouche

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Further reading

  • Kartusche” in Duden online
  • Kartusche” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache