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| art deco |
(sometimes cap.) a decorative style of the 1920s and 1930s that featured geometric shapes and bold colors and that was applied to furniture, glass and plastic ware, graphic productions, architecture, and the like. |
| cover story |
a magazine article featured in the picture or headlines on the magazine's cover. [1/2 definitions] |
| Norman |
of or pertaining to the Romanesque architectural style of the Normans who conquered England, which featured round arches, recessed doors and windows, and carved ornamentation. [1/5 definitions] |
| plat du jour |
the special or featured dish being offered on a particular day in a restaurant. |
| roast |
a cookout at which the featured food is cooked by roasting. [1/12 definitions] |
| solo |
a performance by one featured performer. [1/6 definitions] |
| soup du jour |
in a restaurant, the featured, or sometimes the only, soup served on a particular day. |
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