appliqué
Use Appliqué in a sentence
lɪˈkeɪ noun
1.
ornamentation, as a cutout design, that is sewn on to or otherwise applied to a piece of material.
2.
work so formed.
3.
a decorative feature, as a sconce, applied to a surface.
verb (used with object)
4.
to apply as appliqué to.
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World English Dictionary
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| —n | |
| 1. | a decoration or trimming of one material sewn or otherwise fixed onto another |
| 2. | the practice of decorating in this way |
| —vb , -qués, -quéing, -quéd | |
| 3. | (tr) to sew or fix (a decoration) on as an appliqué |
| [C18: from French, literally: applied] | |
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Word Origin & History
applique
1841, from Fr. appliqué "work applied or laid on another material," pp. of appliquer "to apply" (12c.), from L. applicare (see apply).
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Example sentences
Features embroidered team logo on one side and fashion script satin applique on opposite side.
Features applique cap logo, embroidered logo, tech pocket and woven label.
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