Definition of postiches Postiches

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What does postiches mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

postiche - something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
  fake, sham
  imitation copying (or trying to copy) the actions of someone else
  fake book a fake in the form of an imitation book; used to fill bookcases of people who wish to appear scholarly
postiche - a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
  hairpiece, false hair
  attire, garb, dress clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; "formal attire"; "battle dress"
  afro-wig a wig that gives the appearance of an Afro hairdo
  switch the act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election"
  toupe, toupee a small hairpiece to cover partial baldness
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  • postiche (Noun)
    Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • postiche
    pos-tēsh′, adj. added after the work is finished. [Fr.]

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