postiche

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Pronunciation

/pɒsˈtiːʃ/ (UK)

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/pɒsˈtiːʃ/ (UK) · /pɑˈstiʃ/ (US) · /pɔˈstiʃ/ (US)

Definition of postiche

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

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

“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.”

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noun

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

“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.”

adj

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From French postiche.

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