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mascaron in French

mascaron in French is mascaron.

mascaron in French

mascaron
noun
(architectural element) 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.
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"mascaron" in French is mascaron.

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