ba·tik (b ə-t ēk , b ăt ĭk)
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n.1. a. A method of dyeing a fabric by which the parts of the fabric not intended to be dyed are covered with removable wax. b. A design that is created by this method. 2. Fabric dyed by this method. tr.v. ba·tiked, ba·tik·ing, ba·tiks To dye (fabric) using this method: batiked a T-shirt.
[Malay batek, of Javanese origin, from Proto-Austronesian *beCík, tattoo (from the fact that the original process of piercing the waxed cloth prior to soaking was similar to tattooing).] (click for a larger image) batikdetail of a batiked textile |