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noun tra·pun·to \ trə-ˈpün-(ˌ)tō , -ˈpu̇n- \

Definition of trapunto

plural trapuntos

:a decorative quilted design in high relief worked through at least two layers of cloth by outlining the design in running stitch and padding it from the underside

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Origin and Etymology of trapunto

Italian, from past participle of trapungere to embroider, from tra- across (from Latin trans-) + pungere to prick, from Latin — more at trans-, pungent

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