Etymology

craquelure

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Today it means: The distinctive pattern of hairline cracks in the surface of an old painting. Full definition →

French craquelure
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  1. Frenchcraqueler
  2. Frenchcraquelure
  3. English todaycraquelure

Borrowed from French craquelure.

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