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barege

or ba·rège

[ buh-rezh ]

noun

  1. a sheer fabric constructed in a leno weave of silk warp and cotton or worsted filling, often used to make veils and dresses.

barège

/ barɛʒ /

noun

  1. a light silky gauze fabric made of wool

adjective

  1. made of such a fabric

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Word History and Origins

Origin of barege1

First recorded in 1805–15; after Barèges, town in southern France (Hautes-Pyrénées)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of barege1

C19: named after Barèges , France, where it was originally made

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