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trapunto definition

tra·punto (trə po̵on′tō, -po̵̅o̅n′-; trä-)

noun pl. trapuntos -·tos

a kind of padded quilting with the design, in high relief, outlined with single stitches: used as for upholstery and robes

Etymology: It < pp. of trapungere, to embroider < tra-, through (< L trans-, trans-) + pungere, to prick (< L: see point

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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