marouflage

ma·rou·flage

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-uh-flahzh, mahr-uh-flahzh]
- /ˈmɑr əˌflɑʒ, ˌmɑr əˈflɑʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-uh-flahzh, mahr-uh-flahzh]
- /ˈmɑr əˌflɑʒ, ˌmɑr əˈflɑʒ/

Definitions of marouflage word

noun marouflage a method of attaching a canvas to a wall through adhesion, accomplished by coating the surface with white lead mixed with oil. 1
noun marouflage a cloth backing for openwork, as on a piece of furniture. 1
noun marouflage A technique for affixing a painted canvas to a wall to be used as a mural, using an adhesive that hardens as it dries such as plaster or cement. 0

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Origin of marouflage

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < French, equivalent to maroufl(er) to attach canvas with strong glue (derivative of maroufle strong glue, apparently a jocular use of maroufle rogue, akin to maraud; see maraud) + -age -age

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Parts of speech for Marouflage

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marouflage popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

marouflage usage trend in Literature

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