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repoussé

(rə-po͞o-sāˈ)

adjective
  1. Shaped or decorated with patterns in relief formed by hammering and pressing on the reverse side. Used especially of metal.
  2. Raised in relief.
noun
  1. A design in relief.
  2. The technique of hammering and pressing designs in relief.

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