First Known Use: 1669
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brocatelle
noun broc·a·telle \ˌbrä-kə-ˈtel\
Definition of BROCATELLE
: a stiff decorating fabric with patterns in high relief
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Origin of BROCATELLE
French, from Italian broccatello, diminutive of broccato
Rhymes with BROCATELLE
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