Definitions for contes

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contes Con·té

Spelling: [kohn-tey, kon-tee; French kawn- Contes is a 6 letter English word.

You can make 139 anagrams from letters in contes (cenost).

Definitions for contes

plural

1. Trademark. a brand of crayon made of graphite and clay, usually in black, red, or brown.

Origin of contes

1850-55; named after N. J. Conté, 18th-century French chemist, who invented it

Examples for contes

Carbon pencils are similar to Conté, but smoother in working and do not rub.

Studies done in this medium can also be finished with Conté chalk.