Plural of applique; multiple pieces of fabric sewn onto garments or surfaces for decoration, or the verb meaning to decorate with appliqués.
French plural of 'appliqué' (applied), used in English for both the plural noun and the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'applique.'
Appliques can be simple geometric shapes or complex figurative designs—quilt makers sometimes use hundreds of tiny appliques to create intricate pictures, turning a craft technique into fine art.
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