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/əˈpliː.keɪ/ · noun
(art) A decorative design made by cutting pieces of material and applying them to the surface of another for decoration..
Has anybody seen a dog dyed dark green / […] / And designer jeans with appliques on it?
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Applique means (art) A decorative design made by cutting pieces of material and applying them to the surface of another for decoration..
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Has anybody seen a dog dyed dark green / […] / And designer jeans with appliques on it?
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