barathea
|ba-ra-thea|
/ˌbærəˈθiːə/
pebbled twilled formal fabric
Etymology
'barathea' originates in English (mid 19th century); the exact source is uncertain but the term was formed in English to name this particular woven fabric.
'barathea' appeared in 19th-century English textile vocabulary to denote a specific pebbled twill; the spelling and usage stabilized in modern English as 'barathea'.
Initially it referred to a particular kind of woven cloth; over time it has remained specialized and now chiefly denotes the formal, pebbled twilled fabric used for evening wear.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fine twilled fabric with a slightly pebbled or ribbed surface, usually made of worsted wool or silk and used especially for formal garments.
He had a barathea dinner jacket tailored for the formal banquet.
Synonyms
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