"Cloisonne" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Cloisonné is a decoration technique used in enamelwork and lacquerware, characterized by thin strips of metal (usually gold, silver, or copper) being applied in intricate designs to a surface, typically to form compartments which are then filled with enamel, glass, or other materials in a variety of colors.
A clodpate is a verb meaning to walk heavily and clumsily, often due to being unaware of one's surroundings. It can also describe someone who is awkward and clumsy in their movements.
Clofazimine is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, particularly leprosy and its complications. It is often used in combination with other antibiotics to treat the disease. Clofazimine is a slow-acting response (SAR) tuberculostatic, meaning it takes several weeks to show its effect.
Clofibrate is a medication that was formerly used to treat high cholesterol levels by binding to bile acids in the gut and increasing their excretion, thereby reducing the amount of cholesterol produced in the liver. It belongs to a group of drugs called statins, which are used to lower cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease.
blocked or impeded, typically in a passage or channel, so that nothing can pass through; obstructed. For example: "The drain was clogged with hair and soap scum."
Cloisonnism is an art movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by the use of small compartments or "cloisons" (French for "cells") of different colors within a larger design. This technique was used in a variety of art forms, including jewelry, decorative arts, and painting. Cloisonnism is often associated with the work of artists such as Paul Gauguin and Paul Camille Guillaume, who used this technique to create bold, futuristic, and often symbolic compositions.
In English, "cloisters" refers to a series of covered walkways or passages, typically found in a monastery, convent, or other religious institution, often surrounding a courtyard or garden. These walkways provide shelter and protection from the outside environment, allowing monks or nuns to move between various parts of the complex without being exposed to the elements. Cloisters are often lined with stone or brick arches and columns, and may feature decorative features such as murals, statues, or stained glass windows. In a broader sense, the term "cloisters" can also refer to any enclosed or secluded area, often with a sense of quiet contemplation or monastic tranquility.
Cloistral refers to something that is relating to or resembling a cloister, which is a quiet, shaded walk or courtyard, typically in a monastery or convent, where monks or nuns walk in solitude and contemplation.