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Meaning of mascaron | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈmæskəˌɹɒn

Definitions

A carved, ornamental face, either human-like or grotesque, whose alleged function was originally to frighten away evil spirits so that they would not enter the building.

Equivalents

Dansk maskaron
Español mascarón
Suomi maskaroni
Français mascaron
Galego mascarón
Italiano mascherone
Nederlands mascaron
Português mascarão
Русский маскарон
Svenska maskaron

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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