arrasene

arrasene
ar·ra·sene

English syllables. 2014.

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  • Arrasene — Ar ras*ene , n. [From {Arras}.] A material of wool or silk used for working the figures in embroidery. [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • arrasene — embroidery fabric of wool and silk Fabric and Cloth …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • arrasene — ˌarəˈsēn, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: arras (I) + ene (as in damascene) : a silk or wool embroidery cord resembling chenille …   Useful english dictionary

  • Fabric and Cloth — This is a rather odd category, listing 269 names of kinds of fabric and cloth. There is an enormous variety in fabrics, with many different national, historical and regional varieties. It is interesting to note, however, that almost all of the… …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • arras —   n. tapestry, especially covering wall.    ♦ arrasene, n. embroidery material of silk and wool …   Dictionary of difficult words

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