"word-picture" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: word-pictures [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} word-picture (plural word-pictures)
  1. A verbal or written description of scenery or a setting for some action.
    Sense id: en-word-picture-en-noun-2EKZKuVS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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