appliqué

[ap-li-key]

noun

1. ornamentation, as a cutout design, that is sewn on to or otherwise applied to a piece of material.

2. work so formed.

3. a decorative feature, as a sconce, applied to a surface.

verb (used with object)

appliquéd, appliquéing 

1. to apply as appliqué to.

appliqué

/ æˈpliːkeɪ /

noun

1. a decoration or trimming of one material sewn or otherwise fixed onto another

2. the practice of decorating in this way

verb

1. (tr) to sew or fix (a decoration) on as an appliqué

Word History and Origins

Origin of appliqué¹

1835–45; < French: applied, fastened to, past participle of appliquer to apply

Word History and Origins

Origin of appliqué¹

C18: from French, literally: applied