/krak loor", krak"loor/ ; Fr. /krddannkeu lyuurdd"/ , n. , pl. craquelures /-loorz", -loorz/ ; Fr. /-lyuurdd"/ .
a network of fine cracks or crackles on the surface of a painting, caused chiefly by shrinkage of paint film or varnish.
[ 1910-15; craquel ( er ) to crackle, crack (imit.) + -ure -URE ]