/ap'li kay"/ , n. , v. , appliquéd, appliquéing .
n.
1. ornamentation, as a cutout design, that is sewn on to or otherwise applied to a piece of material.
2. work so formed.
3. a decorative feature, as a sconce, applied to a surface.
v.t.
4. to apply as appliqué to.
[ 1835-45; appliquer to APPLY ]