Encrust

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ÊŒst

Alternative forms

• incrust

Origin

From French incruster, from Latin incrustare; prefix in- in + crustare to cover with a crust. See crust.

Full definition of encrust

Verb

1. (transitive) To cover with a hard crust.
2. To inset or affix decorative materials upon a surface