brocade
noun/broʊˈkeɪd/
Frequency rank: #18,157 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often using silk and metallic threads.
Example sentence
She wore an elegant gown made from shimmering brocade woven with golden threads.
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