Definition of CARTOUCHE

cartouche

Meanings

Plural: cartouches

Noun

  • a cartridge (usually with paper casing)
  • An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.
  • An oval figure containing the characters of an important personal name, such as that of royal or divine people.
  • A decorative emblem on a globe or map.
  • A paper cartridge.
  • A wooden case filled with balls, to be shot from a cannon.
  • A gunner's bag for ammunition.
  • A military pass for a soldier on furlough.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French cartouche, from Italian cartuccia, from carta, from Latin charta, from Ancient Greek χάρτης (khártēs). Doublet of cartridge.

Synonyms

cartouch

Scrabble Score: 16

cartouche is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cartouche is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cartouche is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

cartouche is a valid Words With Friends word