Postiche
[paw-steesh, po-] /pɔˈstiʃ, pɒ-/
adjective
1.
superadded, especially inappropriately, as a sculptural or architectural ornament.
2.
artificial, counterfeit, or false.
noun
3.
an imitation or substitute.
4.
pretense; sham.
5.
a false hairpiece.
/pɒˈstiːʃ/
adjective
1.
(of architectural ornament) inappropriately applied; sham
2.
false or artificial; spurious
noun
3.
another term for hairpiece (sense 2)
4.
an imitation, counterfeit, or substitute
5.
anything that is false; sham or pretence
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