Rocaille

dasNoun

rocaille; shell-like ornamentation

English translations

  1. 01

    rocaille

  2. 02

    shellwork

Word details

German meaning
Ein Ornament im Stil des Rokoko, das an Muscheln oder Felsen erinnert.
English meaning
Rocaille
Synonym
Muschelwerk
German example
Die Rocaille-Verzierungen an der Fassade sind typisch für den Rokokostil.
English example
The rocaille ornaments on the facade are typical of the Rococo style.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Rocaille
Plural Form
die Rocailles

Example sentences with “Rocaille”

  1. Das Möbelstück ist mit feinen Rocaille-Mustern verziert. (The piece of furniture is decorated with fine rocaille patterns.)

Frequently asked questions

What origin does the word Rocaille have?

It is a French loanword, common in art history.