Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pointillé

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pointille
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A style of finishing consisting of dotted lines and curves on the covers of a book.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from French pointillé.

Usage

Inflected Forms

pointillés (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

pointillism

Questions

What does pointillé mean?: A style of finishing consisting of dotted lines and curves on the covers of a book.
Where does pointillé come from?: Borrowed from French pointillé.

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