Marseilles
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Noun — A sturdy cotton fabric woven with a raised, quilted-looking pattern, traditionally used for bedspreads and waistcoats.
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Etymology
Named after Marseille, the French port city where the fabric was originally produced.
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What does “Marseilles” mean?
The word “Marseilles” means a sturdy cotton fabric woven with a raised, quilted-looking pattern, traditionally used for bedspreads and waistcoats. In plain terms, a thick, patterned cotton cloth named after the French city it came from.
How do you pronounce “Marseilles”?
“Marseilles” is pronounced mah-SAY (/mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marseilles” in a sentence?
Here is “Marseilles” used in a sentence: “The old bedspread was woven from heavy marseilles cloth.”
What part of speech is “Marseilles”?
“Marseilles” is a noun.
Where does the word “Marseilles” come from?
The word “Marseilles” comes from French. Named after Marseille, the French port city where the fabric was originally produced.
Is “Marseilles” a common word?
“Marseilles” is an uncommon word in modern English.