faconne

American

[fas-uh-ney, fas-uh-ney] / ˌfæs əˈneɪ, ˈfæs əˌneɪ /

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.

façonné British

/ ˈfæsəˌneɪ /

adjective

denoting a fabric with the design woven in

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noun

such a fabric

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Etymology

Origin of faconne

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

Example Sentences

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L'idee est la mere du fait, elle faconne graduellement le monde a son image.—

From Lectures on Modern history by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

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