decalcomania

/ˈdiˈkælkəˌmeɪniə/

Other forms: decalcomanias

Definitions of decalcomania

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
   synonyms: decal

   type of:

   design, figure, pattern

   a decorative or artistic work

   transfer paper

   a paper that is coated with a preparation for transferring a design to another surface
2. noun

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

   art, artistic creation, artistic production

   the creation of beautiful or significant things