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- [broh-keyd]
- /broʊˈkeɪd/
- /brəˈkeɪd/
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- [broh-keyd]
- /broʊˈkeɪd/
Definitions of brocade word
- variable noun brocade Brocade is a thick, expensive material, often made of silk, with a raised pattern on it. 3
- noun brocade a rich fabric woven with a raised design, often using gold or silver threads 3
- noun brocade (as modifier) 3
- verb brocade to weave with such a design 3
- noun brocade a rich cloth with a raised design, as of silk, velvet, gold, or silver, woven into it 3
- verb transitive brocade to weave a raised design into (cloth) 3
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Origin of brocade
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; earlier brocado < Spanish < Italian broccato embossed (fabric), past participle of broccare, derivative of brocco twisted thread, shoot < Late Latin; see broach
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Parts of speech for Brocade
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brocade popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
brocade usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for brocade
noun brocade
- lace — a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
- decoration — The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
- tapestry — a fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used for wall hangings, furniture coverings, etc.
- adornment — An adornment is something that is used to make a person or thing more beautiful.
- needlework — the art, process, or product of working with a needle, especially in embroidery, needlepoint, tapestry, quilting, and appliqué.
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