brocade

 
Pronunciation: /brəˈkeɪd/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, typically with gold or silver thread: [as modifier]: a heavy brocade curtain

Derivatives

brocaded

adjective

brocading

noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from Spanish and Portuguese brocado (influenced by French brocart), from Italian broccato, from brocco 'twisted thread'