ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Postiche

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɒsˈtiːʃ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Postiche is a noun meaning Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.

Meaning

Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.

More Meanings

  1. (art) Added after the work is finished.

Example Sentences

This type of postiche is called a 'combination wig' because it mixes hand-made work with machine-made work.
[…]both kings and queens enjoyed wearing lavish fake beards made of gold and silver called postiches, which were strapped behind the ears like a Halloween mask.

Word Forms

Synonyms for postiche

Depending on context, synonyms include sham, fake, hairpiece.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hairpiece, sham, fake, toupee, periwig, fall.

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