n.
Pronunciation: d ē -( ˌ )rek- ' twä(r), - ' rek- ˌ
Function: adjective
Etymology: French, from Directoire, the group of five officials who governed France from 1795-99, from directeur director
Date: 1864
: of, relating to, or imitative of the style of clothing, furniture, or decoration prevalent in France during the period of the Directory