Louis Quinze

adjective

Lou·​is Quinze ˌlü-ē-ˈkaⁿz How to pronounce Louis Quinze (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the architecture or furniture of the reign of Louis XV of France

Word History

Etymology

French, Louis XV

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Louis Quinze was in 1855

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“Louis Quinze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Louis%20Quinze. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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