Definitions for postiche

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postiche pos·tiche

Spelling: [paw-steesh, po-]

IPA: /pɔˈstiʃ, pɒ-/

Postiche is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 398 anagrams from letters in postiche (cehiopst).

Definitions for postiche

noun

1. an imitation or substitute.
2. pretense; sham.
3. a false hairpiece.

adjective

1. superadded, especially inappropriately, as a sculptural or architectural ornament.
2. artificial, counterfeit, or false.

Origin of postiche

1850-55; French Italian apposticcio Vulgar Latin *appositīcius added to. See apposite, -itious

Examples for postiche

We have made a great succs by means of postiche—there is no denying it.