brocade
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Noun — A heavy fabric woven with a raised, often ornate pattern, traditionally in gold or silver thread.
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Etymology
From French brocart and Italian broccato, ultimately from a Gaulish root meaning a spike or shoot — the same root that gives us "broccoli."
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What does “brocade” mean?
The word “brocade” means a heavy fabric woven with a raised, often ornate pattern, traditionally in gold or silver thread. In plain terms, a fancy, textured fabric with a raised pattern woven right into it, rather than printed on top.
How do you pronounce “brocade”?
“Brocade” is pronounced bruh-KAYD (/bɹəˈkeɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “brocade” in a sentence?
Here is “brocade” used in a sentence: “The curtains were made of a rich gold brocade.”
What part of speech is “brocade”?
Depending on how it is used, “brocade” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “brocade” come from?
The word “brocade” comes from French. From French brocart and Italian broccato, ultimately from a Gaulish root meaning a spike or shoot — the same root that gives us "broccoli.".
How many meanings does “brocade” have?
“Brocade” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavy fabric woven with a raised, often ornate pattern, traditionally in gold or silver thread.