tabaret

[ tab-uh-rit ]

noun

1. a durable silk or acetate fabric having alternating stripes of satin and moiré, for drapery and upholstery.
2. tambour ( def 3 ).

tabaret

/ ˈtæbərɪt /

noun

1. a hard-wearing fabric of silk or similar cloth with stripes of satin or moire, used esp for upholstery

Word History and Origins

Origin of tabaret¹

First recorded in 1850–55; perhaps akin to tabby ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of tabaret¹

C19: perhaps from tabby ¹

Example Sentences

Tabaret, tab′a-ret, n. an upholsterer's silk stuff, with alternate stripes of watered and satin surface.

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How this idea had entered old Tabaret's head, Lecoq could not understand.

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"You will excuse my hypocrisy, Monsieur Tabaret," he said in an agitated voice.

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A mocking whistle from the old Tabaret interrupted the speaker.

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It was only the officials of the detective force who knew that Tirauclair and Tabaret were one and the same person.

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