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TINSEL [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tinsel
1, record 1, English, tinsel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tinsel: an item in the "Ceremonial Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - tinsel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- scintillant
1, record 1, French, scintillant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scintillant : objet de la classe «Objets cérémoniels» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 1, French, - scintillant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-09-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
- Hobbies (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tinsel
1, record 2, English, tinsel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used in fly tying. 2, record 2, English, - tinsel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
- Passe-temps (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tinsel
1, record 2, French, tinsel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fil métallique lamé 2, record 2, French, fil%20m%C3%A9tallique%20lam%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil métallique avec lequel on cercle le corps des [mouches] artificielles. 1, record 2, French, - tinsel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1984-10-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Decorative Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tinsel
1, record 3, English, tinsel
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a thread, strip, or sheet of metal, paper, or plastic used to produce a glittering and sparkling appearance in fabrics, yarns, Christmas decorations, or advertising materials. 1, record 3, English, - tinsel
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts décoratifs divers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- scintillant
1, record 3, French, scintillant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ornement de clinquant pour arbre, crèche de Noël, etc. 1, record 3, French, - scintillant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-07-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cultural Practices (Agriculture)
- Crop Protection
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tinsel 1, record 4, English, tinsel
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A type of pest control device. 2, record 4, English, - tinsel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Soin des cultures (Agriculture)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lame de clinquant 1, record 4, French, lame%20de%20clinquant
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour protéger les cultures contre les animaux nuisibles. 2, record 4, French, - lame%20de%20clinquant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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