faconne

[ fas-uh-ney, fas-uh-ney ]

adjective

1. (of a fabric) having a small and elaborate pattern.

noun

1. a fabric having a faconne pattern or motif.
2. the small and elaborate pattern on a faconne fabric.

façonné

/ ˈfæsəˌneɪ /

adjective

1. denoting a fabric with the design woven in

noun

1. such a fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of faconne¹

1890–95; < French façonné, past participle of façonner to work, fashion; -ee

Word History and Origins

Origin of faconne¹

C19: French, from façonner to fashion