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CHAMPLEVE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does champleve mean? 

CHAMPLEVE (adjective)
  The adjective CHAMPLEVE has 1 sense:

1. (for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and firedplay

  Familiarity information: CHAMPLEVE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CHAMPLEVE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and fired

Synonyms:

champleve; cloisonne

Similar:

adorned; decorated (provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction)


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