ˈyügəntˌshtēl noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized J
Etymology: German, literally, style of Jugend, from Jugend, illustrated periodical founded in Munich in 1896 + German stil style, from Middle High German, style, stylus, from Latin stilus — more at style
: a late 19th century and early 20th century German decorative style parallel to art nouveau