cartouch n a cartridge (usually with paper casing) Usage(s) From Greece come handmade gold and silver cartouche rings, money clips, key chains and bracelets. Last week the mummy was identified by a "cartouche" (personal inscription) found on a breast ornament. Offering gold and silver pieces handcrafted in Egypt: personalized hieroglyphic cartouche pendants, pharaonic jewelry and other Egyptian adornments. Synonym(s) cartouche