Watteau pleat en · NOUN
Etymology
As portrayed in the paintings of Antoine Watteau. The term is used by historians and was not current at that time.
Meanings
- A kind of box pleat found at the back neckline of 18th-century sack-back gowns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watteau pleats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |