REPOUSSE


Meaning of REPOUSSE in English

n.

Pronunciation: r ə - ˌ pü- ' s ā , - ' pü- ˌ

Function: adjective

Etymology: F, literally, pushed back

Date: 1858

1 : shaped or ornamented with patterns in relief made by hammering or pressing on the reverse side ― used especially of metal

2 : formed in relief

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