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croquis
(krɒˈkiː)n
(Art Terms) a rough sketch of a live model
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cro•quis
(kroʊˈki)n., pl. -quis (-ˈkiz)
a rough preliminary drawing; sketch.
[1800–10; < French, =croqu(er) to make a quick sketch of, rough out, (earlier) know (a subject) superficially (appar. same word as croquer to crunch; see croquette) + -is n. suffix (see penthouse)]
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