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appliqué

[ ap-li-key ]
/ ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ /
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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), ap·pli·quéd, ap·pli·qué·ing.
to apply as appliqué to.
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Origin of appliqué

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

Words nearby appliqué

applicator, applicatory, applied, applied kinematics, applied linguistics, appliqué, apply, appmt., appoggiatura, appoint, appointed
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Words related to appliqué

color, design, finery, ornament, plaque, ribbon, trinket, wreath, brocade, decoration, lace, needlepoint, quilting, tapestry, mesh, arabesque, bauble, braid, curlicue, dingbat

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British Dictionary definitions for appliqué

appliqué
/ (æˈpliːkeɪ) /
noun
a decoration or trimming of one material sewn or otherwise fixed onto another
the practice of decorating in this way
verb -qués, -quéing or -quéd
(tr) to sew or fix (a decoration) on as an appliqué

Word Origin for appliqué

C18: from French, literally: applied
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