noun, plural chi·noi·se·ries [sheen-wah-zuh–reez, –wah-zuh-reez; French shee-nwazuh–ree] /ʃinˌwɑ zəˈriz, -ˈwɑ zə riz; French ʃi nwazəˈri/ for 2. (sometimes initial capital letter)
- a style of ornamentation current chiefly in the 18th century in Europe, characterized by intricate patterns and an extensive use of motifs identified as Chinese.
- an object decorated in this style or an example of this style: The clock was an interesting chinoiserie.
noun
- a style of decorative or fine art based on imitations of Chinese motifs
- an object or objects in this style