1. A depiction of a scene that is usually presented on a stage by silent and motionless costumed participants: Every Christmas, Mrs. Downing put up the tableau portraying the nativity scene of Jesus along with the shepherds; plus Mary and Josef.
2. Etymology: from Latin tabula, "a painting"; from French tableau, "a picture, a painting." © ALL rights are reserved.

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