See Also: oeil-de-perdrix(dictionary)
oeil-de-boeuf(dictionary)
trompe l'oeil(dictionary)
trompe l'oeil(encyclopedia)

oeil-de-perdrix (iou)



oeil-de-perdrix noun. M19.
[French, lit. 'partridge-eye'.]
In French pottery and porcelain, a design of dotted circles, usu. on a coloured background, freq. used on Sevres porcelain. Also oeil-de-perdrix pattern etc. M19.
b. A similar design used as a ground in lace-making. L19.
In full oeil-de-perdrix wine, oeil-de-perdrix champagne. Pink or pale red wine or champagne. L19.