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appliqué
[ ap-li-key ]
noun
- ornamentation, as a cutout design, that is sewn on to or otherwise applied to a piece of material.
- work so formed.
- a decorative feature, as a sconce, applied to a surface.
verb (used with object)
- to apply as appliqué to.
appliqué
/ æˈpliːkeɪ /
noun
- a decoration or trimming of one material sewn or otherwise fixed onto another
- the practice of decorating in this way
verb
- tr to sew or fix (a decoration) on as an appliqué
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Origin of appliqué1
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Example Sentences
Sometimes the flowers multiplied in shades of persimmon or turned into two-dimensional appliqué.
The final dresses, in fuchsia with embroidery, appliqué, layering and all manner of technical wizardry were a Cinderella dream.
Sprays sometimes made separately, and then worked on a net—Honiton appliqué.
The harmony between appliqué work and couching or chain-stitch outline has been alluded to already.
A firm outline is a condition of appliqué, and couched cord fulfils it most perfectly.
This fashionable design may be developed in various widths and braids as an insertion, or as an appliqué on lawn.
The crown surmounting it is heavily worked in gold guimp—the cap being represented in crimson silk thread and all appliqué.
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