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marouflage

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈmɑːɹəˌflɑːʒ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

A similar technique for weatherproofing buildings by attaching fabric to the wall.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from French marouflage, from maroufler (from maroufle (“a strong glue”)) + -age.