Definition of Watteau
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
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Origin and Etymology of watteau
Antoine Watteau
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Wat·teau
\wä-ˈtō, vä-\
Definition of Watteau
(Jean-) Antoine 1684–1721 French painter
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