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English
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French art nouveau (literally “new art”).
Noun
art nouveau (uncountable)
- Alternative form of Art Nouveau
2011 January 13, Phil Vettel, “Chef of the Year: Anthomy Martin”, in Chicago Tribune, 164th year, number 13, section 5, page 4:Precise herbed-lamb packets amid art nouveau swirls of asparagus noodles, a lacy tuile that adds a peekaboo seductivity to potato gnocchi — [Anthony] Martin’s presentations are bold and beautiful, yet his flavor pairings are almost maddeningly subtle, driving overanalytical foodies to despair.
Translations
Dutch
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French art nouveau.
Pronunciation
Noun
art nouveau m (uncountable)
- art nouveau, jugendstil
- Synonyms: jugendstil, slaoliestijl
Portuguese
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French art nouveau.
Pronunciation
Noun
art nouveau m (uncountable)
- art nouveau (a style of art and architecture)