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Definition: of or relating to the reign of Queen Victoria of England from 1837 to 1901; the art, writings or taste of Queen Victoria's time, often broken down into early, mid and late periods since her reign was the longest in English history; objects made in the Victorian style after this period should be termed "Victorian Revival" or Victorian style
Pronunciation: Vik-tor-e-un
Examples:
Cut glass became popular in America during the late Victorian period.
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