Meaning Of The Word Postiche

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Postiche? Find Postiche meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Postiche Meaning

Postiche Definition
Postiche Definition

What's The Definition Of Postiche?

postiche in American English
a substitute; counterfeit
counterfeit; artificial
adjective: superadded, esp. inappropriately, as a sculptural or architectural ornament
noun: an imitation or substitute

postiche in British English
adjective: (of architectural ornament) inappropriately applied; sham
noun

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Merkin ‐ noun: an artificial hairpiece for the pudendum…
  • Rufter hood ‐ noun: a temporary, loosely fitted hood used on…
  • TX ‐ Texas; abbreviation: Texas (approved esp. for…
  • Wisecrack ‐ a flippant or facetious remark, often a gibe or…
  • Farmwork ‐ noun: any form of labour carried out…
  • Misinstruction ‐ noun: a bad or incorrect…
  • Dreiser ‐ Theodore (Herman Albert)1871-1945; U.S. novelist…
  • Polyether ‐ noun: a…
  • Short-acting ‐ adjective: (of a drug) quickly effective, but…
  • Essay ‐ a trying or testing; to test the nature or quality…