Cloisonné is a decorative enamel technique in which thin metal partitions are applied to create compartments that are filled with colored enamel and fired. The term traditionally refers to objects with iridescent, multi-hued surfaces produced by this method, often in jewelry or decorative arts. The pronunciation is French-origin but adapted into English usage, focusing on the final -ne syllable and the nasalized vowel preceding it.
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