decalcomania

Definition of Decalcomania in English :

1. decal, decalcomania

either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface

2. decalcomania

the art of transfering designs from specially prepared paper to a wood or glass or metal surface

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Decalcomania

noun

1.

the art or process of transferring a design from prepared paper onto another surface, such as china, glass, or paper

2.

a design so transferred

noun

1.

the process of transferring decals to glass, wood, etc.

2.

decal

n.

1. The process of transferring pictures or designs printed on specially prepared paper to materials such as glass or metal.

2. A decal.