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appliqué

[ ap-li-key ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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.

, ap·pli·quéd, ap·pli·qué·ing.

appliqué

/ æˈpliːkeɪ /

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

C18: from French, literally: applied

Sometimes the flowers multiplied in shades of persimmon or turned into two-dimensional appliqué.

The final dresses, in fuchsia with embroidery, appliqué, layering and all manner of technical wizardry were a Cinderella dream.

Sprays sometimes made separately, and then worked on a net—Honiton appliqué.

The harmony between appliqué work and couching or chain-stitch outline has been alluded to already.

A firm outline is a condition of appliqué, and couched cord fulfils it most perfectly.

This fashionable design may be developed in various widths and braids as an insertion, or as an appliqué on lawn.

The crown surmounting it is heavily worked in gold guimp—the cap being represented in crimson silk thread and all appliqué.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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