POSTICHE

fake, sham, postiche

(noun) something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

hairpiece, false hair, postiche

(noun) a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

postiche (plural postiches or postiche)

Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.

Hyponyms

• (false hair): hairpiece, toupee, weave, wig

Adjective

postiche (not comparable)

(art) Added after the work is finished.

Anagrams

• Peschito, potiches

Source: Wiktionary



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DAZED

(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”


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