from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Tableau \Ta`bleau"\ (t[.a]`bl[=o]" E. t[a^]b"l[=o]`; 277), n.;
pl. {Tableaux} (t[.a]`bl[=o]" E. t[a^]b"l[=o]z`). [F., dim.
fr. L. tabula a painting. See {Table}.]
1. A striking and vivid representation; a picture.
[1913 Webster]
2. A representation of some scene by means of persons grouped
in the proper manner, placed in appropriate postures, and
remaining silent and motionless.
[1913 Webster]
3. (Solitaire) The arrangement, or layout, of cards.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]