APPLIQUE

applique

(noun) a decorative design made of one material sewn over another

applique

(verb) sew on as a decoration

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

applique (countable and uncountable, plural appliques)

(arts) a decorative design made by cutting pieces of material and applying them to the surface of another for decoration.

Verb

applique (third-person singular simple present appliques, present participle appliqueing, simple past and past participle appliqued)

(transitive, arts) to decorate something in this way

Source: Wiktionary


Ap`pli`qué", a. Etym: [F., fr. appliquer to put on.]

Definition: Ornamented with a pattern (which has been cut out of another color or stuff) applied or transferred to a foundation; as, appliqué lace; appliqué work.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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