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motif

Verified Arts & entertainment French in English
motif
motif

Definition

A recurring decorative pattern or artistic theme.

From French motif.

Merriam-Webster records 1848 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

A leaf motif appeared throughout the wallpaper.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motif

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