Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
cire — 1921, from Fr. ciré waxed (12c.), from L. cera. Often short for ciré silk … Etymology dictionary
ciré — [sē rā′] adj. [Fr, lit., waxed, orig. pp. of cirer, to wax < cire: see CERE] having a smooth, glossy finish imparted by treatment as with wax n. a ciré silk, straw, etc … English World dictionary
ci|ré — «see RAY», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. treated with paraffin or wax to give a smooth, lustrous effect: »a ciré fabric 2. highly glossy, as if waxed: »A chapeau of ciré silk or straw (Glasgow Herald). –n. a ciré fabric or other material. ╂[<… … Useful english dictionary
textile — /teks tuyl, til/, n. 1. any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting. 2. a material, as a fiber or yarn, used in or suitable for weaving: Glass can be used as a textile. adj. 3. woven or capable of being woven: textile fabrics. 4 … Universalium
Les Fleurs du Mal (альбом) — Les Fleurs du Mal … Википедия
art, African — ▪ visual arts Introduction the visual arts of native Africa, particularly sub Saharan Africa, including such media as sculpture, painting, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal decoration, and jewelry. For more general… … Universalium
arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… … Universalium
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography — Infobox University name = Skidaway Institute of Oceanography motto = established = 1968 type = Independent Research Unit president = city = Skidaway Island state = Georgia country = USA undergrad = postgrad = staff = free label = free = campus =… … Wikipedia
Europe, history of — Introduction history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… … Universalium
technology, history of — Introduction the development over time of systematic techniques for making and doing things. The term technology, a combination of the Greek technē, “art, craft,” with logos, “word, speech,” meant in Greece a discourse on the arts, both… … Universalium
metalwork — metalworker, n. /met l werrk /, n. objects made of metal. [1840 50; METAL + WORK] * * * Useful and decorative objects fashioned of various metals. The oldest technique is hammering. After с 2500 BC, casting was also used, molten metal being… … Universalium
