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clair-obscure

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(klâr′əb skyŏŏr′)

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clair-ob•scure (klâr′əb skyŏŏr′),USA pronunciation n.

Fine Artchiaroscuro.

Also, clare-obscure.

French, translation of Italian chiaroscuro chiaroscuro; see clear, obscure
1710–20

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