moquette

American

[moh-ket] / moʊˈkɛt /

noun

a type of fabric with a thick, velvety pile, used for carpets and in upholstering.

moquette British

/ mɒˈkɛt /

noun

a thick velvety fabric used for carpets, upholstery, etc

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Etymology

Origin of moquette

1755–65; < French, equivalent to moc ( ade ) imitation velvet + -ette -ette

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