Wat·teau
| \ (ˌ)wä-ˈtō
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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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“Watteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Watteau. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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Wat·teau
| \ wä-ˈtō
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Definition of Watteau
(Jean-) Antoine 1684–1721 French painter
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