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decalcomania Definition

de·cal·co·ma·nia (dē kal′kō mā′nē ə, -kal′kə-)

noun

  1. the process of transferring decals to glass, wood, etc.
  2. decal

Etymology: Fr décalcomanie < décalquer, to trace, copy (< dé-, de- + calquer, to copy < It calcare, to press, trample < L calcare: see caulk) + manie < Gr mania, madness

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  5. ‹ decagon
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  10. ‹ decade
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