Brocade (noun)

  1. A rich, glossy fabric with an elaborate raised design, typically made of silk and gold or silver thread.
  2. A decorative pattern or design, especially one that is raised or embossed.

Origin:

From the italian word "broccato" meaning "embossed cloth" which itself is derived from the medieval latin "broccus" meaning "embossed" or "embossed cloth".

Examples:

  1. She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the ball.
  2. The walls of the palace were covered in gold brocade.
  3. The chair was upholstered in a red brocade fabric.
  4. The wedding dress was made of white brocade with gold thread.
  5. The curtains were made of a heavy brocade fabric.
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