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matelasse

[maht-luh-sey; Fr. mat^uh-lah-sey]

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noun

an embossed, compound fabric woven on a dobby or Jacquard loom.

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Also, mat·e·las·se, mat·el·las·se.

Origin:
1880–85; < French, past participle of matelasser to quilt, derivative of matelas mattress

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