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drapery

Syllabification: (dra·per·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈdrāpərē/

Definition of drapery

noun (plural draperies)

  • cloth coverings hanging in loose folds:the hall of the school was hung with green drapery
  • (draperies) long curtains of heavy fabric.
  • the artistic arrangement of clothing in sculpture or painting:the effigy is notable for its flowing drapery

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'cloth, fabrics'): from Old French draperie, from drap 'cloth' (see draper)

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