drapery
[ drey-puh-ree ]
/ ˈdreɪ pə ri /
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noun, plural drap·er·ies.
coverings, hangings, clothing, etc., of fabric, especially as arranged in loose, graceful folds.
Often draperies. long curtains, usually of heavy fabric and often designed to open and close across a window.
the draping or arranging of hangings, clothing, etc., in graceful folds.
Art. hangings, clothing, etc., as represented in sculpture or painting.
cloths or textile fabrics collectively.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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OTHER WORDS FROM drapery
drap·er·ied, adjectiveun·dra·per·ied, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for drapery
drapery
/ (ˈdreɪpərɪ) /
noun plural -peries
fabric or clothing arranged and draped
(often plural) curtains or hangings that drape
British the occupation or shop of a draper
fabrics and cloth collectively
Derived forms of drapery
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