REPOUSSÉ


Meaning of REPOUSSÉ in English

[ rə'pu:seɪ ]

■ adjective (of metalwork) hammered into relief from the reverse side.

■ noun ornamental metalwork fashioned in this way.

Origin

C19: Fr., lit. 'pushed back'.

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