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The word 'silhouette' first appeared in print in England in 1798, and is from the French word silhouette, which was/is the word adopted by the French to describe a dark shape against a lighter background. The French word silhouette seems to have been taken from the surname of Monsieur Étienne de Silhouette (1709-67), the minister of finance in France, 1759. Various reasons have been suggested as to why he was honoured with having this visual image named after him. And some say that it was not an honour, because the term was used in a derisory way, perhaps referring to the fact that he was in office for such a short period, he came and went, like a shadow. The family name 'de Silhouette' (meaning of, or from the town of, Silhouette) is a French form of a Basque surname Zuloeta or Zulueta. Étienne de Silhouette's father was from the Basque region, where zulu/zulo/zilho- means "hole" or "cave", and -eta, means "abundance of". To use 'Silhouette' as the name of a type of automobile seems to convey the idea that it moves like a silent shadow.
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What is sentence in silhouette?
He could see her silhouette against the setting sun as she stood on the hill. He used a silhouette of himself to cast a shadow on the curtains, fooling the police.
What is a sentence using the word silhouette?
They turned sideways and I could only see their silhouette.
Which is the correct definition of the word silhouette?
a silhouette is a shadow or a void of an object or something. At the best it is more than a shadow, it is mastered by an artist skilled in hand-cutting portraits from viewing. At the worst, it is a tracing of a shadow, or a photo-shop. The word silhouette came from Augustin Edourt who changed the term "shades" which were often wall tracings, to silhouette after the authentic hand-cut profiles Etienne de Silhouette admired. silhouettesbycindi.com
What is the meaning silhouetted?
A silhouette is the shadow outline of a person. To be silhouetted, I would say, is to have your silhouette drawn out.
What is the opposite of the word 'Silhouette'?
Antisillhouette
Where did the word silhouette come from?
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Which products are sold by Silhouette America?
Silhouette America is a company specializing in silhouette cutting tools. Their products come in a range of prices and their online store carries an extensive range of shapes for use with the cutting tool.
Do the Trumpette Minnie Silhouette Toddler Socks come in infant sizes?
The Trumpette Minni Silhouette Toddler Socks do come in infant sizes, but these can be hard to find. Try Payless or order directly through Trumpette.
What is the difference between a silhouette and a shadow?
A silhouette is named after Etienne de Silhouette who loved hand-cut silhouettes for their frugal quality. A good silhouette is not made from a shadow, it is hand-cut by a real artist. Shadows come from blocked light reflectd off an object. In Jung, the shadow is the dark side of a person.
How do you change air shocks on 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette?
This car does not come with air shocks.
What does silhouette mean?
A silhouette is a dark outline of a person or thing.
What is a sentence for the word silhouette?
I only saw a silhouette on the window shade. For target practice, I prefer a silhouette. Don't let your silhouette betray your position.
What is the definition of 'silhouette'?
A silhouette is a dark shape and its outline is seen against a lighter background.(Silhouette is French for "outline".)
How many syllables are in silhouette?
There are three syllables in the word "silhouette" (sil-hou-ette).
When was Silhouette - composition - created?
Silhouette - composition - was created in 1988.
When did Silhouette Mirage happen?
Silhouette Mirage happened in 1997.
When was Lamborghini Silhouette created?
Lamborghini Silhouette was created in 1976.
