applique
applique Lexical Profile
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• noun
Ornamental needlework in which pieces of fabric in different shapes and patterns are sewn or stuck onto a larger piece to form a picture or design.
"The antique quilt featured intricate floral applique along its borders."
A cutout decoration or ornament, especially of fabric, fastened to a larger surface or garment.
"She ironed a butterfly applique onto the pocket of her denim jacket."
• verb
To decorate a garment or fabric by sewing or sticking cutout pieces of cloth onto it, or to attach a cutout piece in this manner.
"The costume designer decided to applique gold stars onto the velvet cape."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French 'appliqué' ('applied'), the past participle of 'appliquer', ultimately from Latin 'applicare' ('to attach or join').