"Wrenaissance" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ɹɛnˈeɪsɒns/, /ˈɹɛnəsɒns/
Etymology: Blend of Wren + Renaissance, in reference to Christopher Wren, known for his work in the English Baroque style. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Wren|Renaissance}} Blend of Wren + Renaissance Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wrenaissance
  1. (architecture) A style of Baroque revival architecture popular in England from the turn of the 20th century. Wikipedia link: Christopher Wren, English Baroque architecture Categories (topical): Architecture Hypernyms: Renaissance
    Sense id: en-Wrenaissance-en-name-xnyOtrmm Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: architecture
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