appliqué

appliqué is the alternative spelling of applique.

Meaning of applique

applique (countable and uncountable, plural appliques)

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?1980, “Quiche Lorraine”, in Wild Planet, performed by The B-52's

appliqué (not comparable)

Of a red blood cell infected by the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum, assuming a form in which the early trophozoite of Plasmodium falciparum parasitises the marginal portion of the red blood cell, appearing as if the parasite has been “applied”.

Synonyms:

accolé

Noun
plural	appliqués
Verb
third-person singular present	appliqués
present participle	appliquéing
past participle	appliquéed
past	appliquéed
past participle	appliquéd
past	appliquéd

What does appliqué mean?: Appliqué means of a red blood cell infected by the malarial parasite Plasmodium falciparum, assuming a form in which the early trophozoite of Plasmodium falciparum parasitises the marginal portion of the red blood cell, appearing as if the parasite has been “applied”.
What is appliqué the alternative spelling of?: Appliqué is the alternative spelling of applique.
What part of speech is appliqué?: Appliqué is an adjective.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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