postiche UK /pɒsˈtiːʃ/US /pɑˈstiʃ/adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Added after the work is finished. noun1 •Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.This type of postiche is called a 'combination wig' because it mixes hand-made work with machine-made work. — 1993 formspostiches