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tra·punto (trə po̵ontō, -po̵̅o̅n-; -trä-)

noun pl. -·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

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