arrasene
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Arrasene — Ar ras*ene , n. [From {Arras}.] A material of wool or silk used for working the figures in embroidery. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
arrasene — ar·ra·sene … English syllables
arrasene — ˌarəˈsēn, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: arras (I) + ene (as in damascene) : a silk or wool embroidery cord resembling chenille … Useful english dictionary
Fabric and Cloth — This is a rather odd category, listing 269 names of kinds of fabric and cloth. There is an enormous variety in fabrics, with many different national, historical and regional varieties. It is interesting to note, however, that almost all of the… … Phrontistery dictionary
arras — n. tapestry, especially covering wall. ♦ arrasene, n. embroidery material of silk and wool … Dictionary of difficult words
