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noun 
  1. A painting or other picture of a person, especially the head and shoulders.
  2. (figuratively) An accurate depiction of a mood.
The author painted a good of urban life in New York in his latest book.
Translations: 
  • German: Portrait(de)n, Portrí¤t(de)n
Etymology: From Middle French portraict, pourtraict, noun use of the past participle of portraire "portray".


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