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Topic: Art

pysanka

IPA: /pɪˈsæŋkə/

KK: /pɪˈsæŋkə/

noun

Definition: A hand-decorated egg, typically made for Easter, featuring detailed and colorful designs, often associated with Ukrainian traditions.

Example: She carefully painted a pysanka for the Easter celebration.

quadrille

IPA: /kwəˈdrɪl/

KK: /kwəˈdril/

adjective

Definition: Having a pattern or design that features squares or rectangles.

Example: The tablecloth had a quadrille pattern that added a touch of elegance to the dining room.

noun

Definition: A type of dance or card game that involves four people, often performed in a square formation and consisting of several sections or figures.

Example: The couple gracefully performed a quadrille at the wedding reception.

quaintly

IPA: /ˈkwentli/

KK: /kwentli/

adverb

Definition: In a charming or unusual way that is attractive or interesting.

Example: The cottage was quaintly decorated with vintage furniture and colorful flowers.

quaintness

IPA: /ˈkwentnəs/

KK: /kwentnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

Example: The quaintness of the village attracted many tourists.

quarto

IPA: /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

KK: /ˈkwɔrtoʊ/

noun

Definition: A type of book or paper that is made by folding a large sheet into four equal parts, resulting in pages that are smaller than the original sheet.

Example: The library has a rare quarto edition of Shakespeare's plays.

quatrain

IPA: /kwəˈtreɪn/

KK: /ˈkwɑːtreɪn/

noun

Definition: A group of four lines in a poem or a stanza that often has a specific rhyme scheme.

Example: The poet wrote a beautiful quatrain that captured the essence of spring.

quatrefoil

IPA: /ˈkwɑːtrəˌfɔɪl/

KK: /kwɑːtrəˌfɔɪl/

noun

Definition: A design or shape that has four rounded parts, often resembling a flower with four petals or a leaf with four leaflets. It is commonly used in art, architecture, and heraldry.

Example: The church's windows were decorated with beautiful quatrefoils that added to its elegance.

quattrocento

IPA: //kwɑːtroʊˈtʃɛntoʊ//

KK: /kwä-trō-ˈchen-(ˌ)tō/

noun

Definition: A term used to describe the 15th century, particularly in relation to the art and literature that developed in Italy during this time.

Example: The quattrocento was a remarkable period for artists like Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci.

quill

IPA: /kwɪl/

KK: /kwɪl/

noun

Definition: A writing tool made from a feather, used for writing with ink.

Example: In the past, people often used a quill to write letters and documents.

transitive verb

Definition: To wind thread or yarn onto a small cylindrical object used for holding the thread, often used in weaving or sewing.

Example: She quilled the yarn onto the spindle before starting her project.

quilled

IPA: /kwɪld/

KK: /kwɪld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has long, narrow structures or is decorated with quill-like features.

Example: The artist displayed a quilled design that showcased intricate patterns.

verb

Definition: To have made or used a quill, which is a writing tool made from a feather, or to have decorated something with quills.

Example: She quilled the edges of the paper to give it a beautiful finish.

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