barathea

[ bar-uh-thee-uh ]

noun

1. a closely woven fabric of silk, rayon, cotton, or wool, having a pebbled surface.

barathea

/ ˌbærəˈθɪə /

noun

1. a fabric made of silk and wool or cotton and rayon, used esp for coats

Word History and Origins

Origin of barathea¹

First recorded in 1860–65; origin obscure

Word History and Origins

Origin of barathea¹

C19: of unknown origin