Tableau (?), n.; pl. Tableaux (#). [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.]