trompe d'œil

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English

Etymology

A misconstruction of trompe l'œil on French roots: trompe (deceives) + of + œil (eye).

Pronunciation

Noun

trompe d'œil

  1. Misconstruction of trompe l’œil
    • 1970 June 11, New Scientist, number 530, page 1:
      Trompe d’œil effects such as false perspectives painted on walls are common.