faconne
[ fas-uh-ney, fas-uh-ney ]
/ ˌfæs əˈneɪ, ˈfæs əˌneɪ /
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adjective
(of a fabric) having a small and elaborate pattern.
noun
a fabric having a faconne pattern or motif.
the small and elaborate pattern on a faconne fabric.
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British Dictionary definitions for faconne
façonné
faconne
/ (ˈfæsəˌneɪ) /
adjective
denoting a fabric with the design woven in
noun
such a fabric
Word Origin for façonné
C19: French, from façonner to fashion
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