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Brocatel

Brocatel \Bro"ca*tel\, n. [F. brocatelle, fr. It. brocatello: cf. Sp. brocatel. See Brocade.]

  1. A kind of coarse brocade, or figured fabric, used chiefly for tapestry, linings for carriages, etc.

  2. A marble, clouded and veined with white, gray, yellow, and red, in which the yellow usually prevails. It is also called Siena marble, from its locality.

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brocatel

n. 1 A kind of coarse brocade, or figured fabric, used chiefly for tapestry, linings for carriages, etc. 2 A kind of marble, clouded and veined with white, grey, red, and especially yellow; Siena marble.

Usage examples of "brocatel".

The main furnishings consisted of a redwood office suite and brown brocatel-upholstered chairs, set against a background of beige velveteen overdrapes and a shag carpet with wood inlaid surround.