decalcomania Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface
    decal.
  2. noun the art of transfering designs from specially prepared paper to a wood or glass or metal surface

WordNet

De*cal`co*ma"ni*a, De*cal`co*ma"nie noun (Also<
  • Decalcomania
  • Decalcomanie
)
Etymology
F. décalcomanie.
Definitions
  1. The art or process of transferring pictures and designs to china, glass, marble, etc., and permanently fixing them thereto.

Webster 1913