WATTEAU


Meaning of WATTEAU in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ( ˌ )wä- ' t ō

Function: adjective

Etymology: Antoine Watteau

Date: 1861

1 of a hat : shallow-crowned and having a wide brim turned up at the back to hold flower trimmings

2 of women's dress : having back pleats falling loosely from neckline to hem

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