postiche

[ paw-steesh, po- ]

adjective

1. superadded, especially inappropriately, as a sculptural or architectural ornament.
2. artificial, counterfeit, or false.

noun

1. an imitation or substitute.
2. pretense; sham.
3. a false hairpiece.

postiche

/ pɒˈstiːʃ /

adjective

1. (of architectural ornament) inappropriately applied; sham
2. false or artificial; spurious

noun

1. another term for hairpiece
2. an imitation, counterfeit, or substitute
3. anything that is false; sham or pretence

Word History and Origins

Origin of postiche¹

1850–55; < French < Italian apposticcio < Vulgar Latin *appositīcius added to. See apposite, -itious

Word History and Origins

Origin of postiche¹

C19: from French, from Italian apposticcio (n), from Late Latin appositīcius (adj); see apposite

Example Sentences

We have made a great succs by means of postiche—there is no denying it.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• hairpiece