n., adj., & v.
n. ornamental work in which fabric is cut out and attached, usu. sewn, to the surface of another fabric to form pictures or patterns.
adj. executed in appliqué.
v.tr. (appliqués, appliquéd, appliquéing) decorate with appliqué; make using appliqué technique.
[ F, past part. of appliquer apply f. L applicare: see APPLY ]