repoussé

 
Pronunciation: /rəˈpuːseɪ/

adjective

  • (of metalwork) hammered into relief from the reverse side: a charming sterling silver bowl with repoussé motifs

noun

[mass noun]
  • repoussé metalwork.

Origin:

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