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- [maht-luh-sey; French matuh-lah-sey]
- /ˈmɑt ləˌseɪ; French matə lɑˈseɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [maht-luh-sey; French matuh-lah-sey]
- /ˈmɑt ləˌseɪ; French matə lɑˈseɪ/
Definitions of matelasse word
- noun matelasse an embossed, compound fabric woven on a dobby or Jacquard loom. 1
- adjective matelasse (in textiles) having a raised design, as quilting 0
- adjective matelasse (in textiles) having a raised design, as quilting; embossed 0
- adjective matelasse having a surface with a raised design; embossed 0
- noun matelasse a fabric with such a surface 0
- noun matelasse A heavy fabric, composed of two layers of cloth, used to form a quilted surface. 0
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Origin of matelasse
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < French, past participle of matelasser to quilt, derivative of matelas mattress
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Parts of speech for Matelasse
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matelasse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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