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repoussé

Syllabification: (re·pous·sé)
Pronunciation: /rəˌpo͞oˈsā/
Definition of repoussé

adjective

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

noun

  • repoussé metalwork.

Origin:

mid 19th century: French, literally 'pushed back', past participle of repousser, from re- (expressing intensive force) + pousser 'to push'

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