brocatel

broc·a·tel

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [brok-uh-tel, broh-kuh-]
- /ˌbrɒk əˈtɛl, ˌbroʊ kə-/
- /brˈɒkatəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brok-uh-tel, broh-kuh-]
- /ˌbrɒk əˈtɛl, ˌbroʊ kə-/

Definitions of brocatel word

noun brocatel a brocade in which the design is woven in high relief. 1
noun brocatel an ornamental marble with variegated coloring, found especially in Italy and Spain. 1
noun brocatel A kind of coarse brocade, or figured fabric, used chiefly for tapestry, linings for carriages, etc. 0
noun brocatel A kind of marble, clouded and veined with white, grey, red, and especially yellow; Siena marble. 0

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Origin of brocatel

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < French brocatelle, late Middle French brocatel < Italian broccatello, equivalent to broccat(o) (see brocade) + -ello diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Brocatel

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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brocatel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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