The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
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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