repoussé

1 of 2

adjective

re·​pous·​sé rə-ˌpü-ˈsā 

-ˈpü-ˌsā

1

: shaped or ornamented with patterns in relief made by hammering or pressing on the reverse side

—used especially of metal

2

: formed in relief

repoussé

2 of 2

noun

1

: repoussé work

2

: repoussé decoration

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French, literally, pushed back

First Known Use

Adjective

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1