also: アーケイックスマイル
noun
archaic smile
Art-historical term for the characteristic smile seen in ancient Greek sculpture, especially from the Archaic period.
アルカイックスマイルは古代ギリシャ彫刻の特徴の一つだ。
The archaic smile is one of the characteristics of ancient Greek sculpture.
Alternate katakana rendering reflecting the English pronunciation 'archaic'.
Spelling with interpunct, common in loanword compounds.
Alternate spelling with interpunct.
Loanword from English 'archaic smile', referring to the stylized smile in Archaic Greek art.