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appliqué Definition

ap·pli·qué (ap′li kā)

noun

a decoration or trimming made of one material attached by sewing, gluing, etc. to another

Etymology: Fr, pp. of appliquer < L applicare: see apply

adjective

applied as such a decoration

transitive verb -·quéd, -·qué·ing

  1. to decorate with appliqué
  2. to put on as appliqué