Etymology

Louis-Quatorze

Today it means: Characteristic of the reign of Louis XIV (1643-1715) in architecture and decoration. Full definition →

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  1. French · derived fromLouis
  2. English todayLouis-Quatorze

From Louis XIV. Essentially French Louis - quatorze (“fourteen”).

Words from the same roots

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