allover

[ awl-oh-ver ]
/ ˈɔlˌoʊ vər /

adjective

extending or repeated over the entire surface, as a decorative pattern.

noun

a fabric with an allover pattern.

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Origin of allover

First recorded in 1570–80; all + over

Words nearby allover

allotropism, allotropous, allotropy, allottee, allotype, allover, allow, allow for, allowable, allowable cut, allowance
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Words related to allover

pervasive, universal, omnipresent, everywhere, ubiquitous, prevalent, broad, global, unlimited, common, comprehensive, extensive, catholic, cosmopolitan, generic, empyrean, general, regular, sweeping, total

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