gauffering

Meanings

• noun

  A type of decorative plasterwork or stucco, often used for ornamental ceiling designs.

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Variants

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gauffer , gauffered , gauffering , gauffers , goffer , goffered , goffering , goffers

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'gaufrier', meaning 'molder' or 'modeler'.

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Trivia

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1. Gauffering was a popular decorative art in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.

2. Some of the most famous examples of gauffering can be found in the Palace of Versailles and the Sistine Chapel.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plasterwork: A decorative art that involves shaping and applying wet plaster to walls and ceilings.

2. Stucco: A type of plaster, often made with sand, lime, and water, used for decorative and protective coatings on walls and ceilings.

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Culture

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Gauffering has been used extensively in European architecture, particularly in the Baroque period, to create intricate and visually stunning ceiling designs.

How to Memorize "gauffering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine intricate patterns and designs created using plaster or stucco.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gauffering' with ornate ceiling designs and European architecture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Gauffering' as 'gorgeous' and 'affluent' ceiling designs.

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