broche

bro·ché

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [broh-shey; French braw-shey]
- /broʊˈʃeɪ; French brɔˈʃeɪ/
- /brˈɒtʃ/

Definitions of broche word

adjective broche woven with a raised design, as brocade 3
adjective broche woven with a raised design 3
adjective broche woven with a pattern; brocaded. 1
noun plural broche a pinstripe woven in the warp direction of fabric used in the manufacture of clothing. 1
noun broche Obsolete form of brooch. 0
verb broche Obsolete form of broach. 0

before 1470

One of the 25% oldest English words

1470-80; < French, past participle of brocher to emboss (linen), weave (cloth) with a figure. See broach, brocade

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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