Associations to the word «Cartouche»

Wiktionary

CARTOUCHE, noun. (architecture) An ornamental figure, often on an oval shield.
CARTOUCHE, noun. (Egyptian hieroglyphics) an oval figure containing characters that represent the names of royal or divine people.
CARTOUCHE, noun. A paper cartridge.
CARTOUCHE, noun. A wooden case filled with balls, to be shot from a cannon.
CARTOUCHE, noun. A gunner's bag for ammunition.
CARTOUCHE, noun. A military pass for a soldier on furlough.

Dictionary definition

CARTOUCHE, noun. A cartridge (usually with paper casing).

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras