appliqué

US /ˈæp.lə.keɪ/
UK /ˈæp.lə.keɪ/
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a decorative design made by cutting pieces of fabric or other material and applying them to another surface

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The quilt featured a beautiful floral appliqué.
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She added a small bird appliqué to the child's shirt.
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patchworkembellishmentornamentation
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to decorate (a garment or other item) with appliqué

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She decided to appliqué a design onto the plain cushion cover.
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The artist will appliqué various fabrics to create a textured wall hanging.
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decorateembellishadorn