brocatelle

broc·a·tel

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [brok-uh-tel, broh-kuh-]
- /ˌbrɒk əˈtɛl, ˌbroʊ kə-/
- /brˌɒkətˈel/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brok-uh-tel, broh-kuh-]
- /ˌbrɒk əˈtɛl, ˌbroʊ kə-/

Definitions of brocatelle word

noun brocatelle a heavy brocade with the design in deep relief, used chiefly in upholstery 3
noun brocatelle a type of variegated marble from France and Italy 3
noun brocatelle a heavy, figured cloth like brocade, usually of silk and linen 3
noun brocatelle a brocade in which the design is woven in high relief. 1
noun brocatelle an ornamental marble with variegated coloring, found especially in Italy and Spain. 1
noun brocatelle A heavy brocade fabric with raised designs. 0

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Origin of brocatelle

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; < French brocatelle, late Middle French brocatel < Italian broccatello, equivalent to broccat(o) (see brocade) + -ello diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Brocatelle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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brocatelle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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