SINCE 1828
Watteau
adjective
Wat·teau
| \ (ˌ)wä-ˈtō
\
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Definition of Watteau
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
Watteau
biographical name
Wat·teau
| \ wä-ˈtō
, vä-\
, vä-\
Definition of Watteau (Entry 2 of 2)
(Jean-) Antoine 1684–1721 French painter
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