BROCADE


Meaning of BROCADE in English

■ noun a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, usually with gold or silver thread.

■ verb [usu. as adjective ~d ] weave with this design.

Origin

C16: from Sp. and Port. brocado , from Ital. broccato , from brocco 'twisted thread'.

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