Watteau

adjective

Wat·​teau (ˌ)wä-ˈtō 

1

of a hat : shallow-crowned and having a wide brim turned up at the back to hold flower trimmings

2

of women's dress : having back pleats falling loosely from neckline to hem

Word History

Etymology

Antoine Watteau

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Biographical Definition

Watteau

biographical name

Wat·​teau wä-ˈtō 

vä-

(Jean-) Antoine 1684–1721 French painter