brocatelle

/ ˌbrɒkəˈtɛl /

noun

1. a heavy brocade with the design in deep relief, used chiefly in upholstery
2. a type of variegated marble from France and Italy

Word History and Origins

Origin of brocatelle¹

C17: from French, from Italian broccatello , diminutive of broccato brocade

Example Sentences

She brought us one of her corsets to look at, a love of a corset, in brocatelle, all over many-colored flowers.

From Project Gutenberg

The partitions were hidden under rich tapestries of poppy-coloured Venetian brocatelle with handsome designs in green and gold.

From Project Gutenberg