matelassé

or mat·e·las·se, mat·el·las·se

[ maht-luh-sey; French matuh-lah-sey ]

noun

1. an embossed, compound fabric woven on a dobby or Jacquard loom.

matelassé

/ mætˈlæseɪ /

adjective

1. (in textiles) having a raised design, as quilting; embossed

Word History and Origins

Origin of matelassé¹

1880–85; < French, past participle of matelasser to quilt, derivative of matelas mattress

Word History and Origins

Origin of matelassé¹

C19: from French matelasser to quilt, from matelas mattress

Example Sentences

Matelasse—A silk and wool or all wool brocade, usually for coats.

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