marouflage

noun

ma·​rou·​flage

¦märə¦fläzh

plural -s

: a process of fastening canvas to a wall with an adhesive (as white lead ground in oil)

Word History

Etymology

French, from maroufler to glue canvas to a wall (from maroufle, a strong glue) + -age

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