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piqué Definition

pi·qué or pique pi·que′ (pē kā′)

noun

a firmly woven cotton fabric with ribbed, corded, or ridged wales

Etymology: Fr, pp. of piquer, to prick: see pike

adjective

designating fine seams that have been turned under before sewing, as on women's gloves

Browse dictionary entries near piqué

  1. ‹ pipy
  2. ‹ pipsqueak
  3. ‹ pipsissewa
  4. ‹ pipping
  5. ‹ pippin
  6. ‹ pipped
  7. ‹ pipkin
  8. ‹ pipit
  9. ‹ pipistrelle
  10. ‹ pipistrel
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