word
French
champlevé
sham-luh-VAY
ʃɒ̃ləˈveɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
champlevé
Dictionary meaning
A technique of decorating metalwork in which hollows cut in the metal are filled with colored enamel.
History and origin
French — 'champ' (field) + 'levé' (raised).
Common mispronunciations
CHAMP-leh-vaysham-luh-vee
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