word
French
Trompe l'œil
TROMP LOY
/trɒmp ˈlœɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
trompel'oeil
Dictionary meaning
A style of realistic painting that creates an optical illusion of three dimensions.
History and origin
French: deceives the eye
Common mispronunciations
TROMP luh-EELtromp LOY-ul
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