Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
Cloth of gold — This article is about the fabric. For the snail, see Conus textile. For the 16th century event, see Field of Cloth of Gold. Cloth of gold is a fabric woven with a gold wrapped or spun weft referred to as a spirally spun gold strip . In most cases … Wikipedia
lamé — la|mé [ˈla:meı US la:ˈmeı] n [U] [Date: 1900 2000; : French; Origin: lame gold or silver thread ] cloth containing gold or silver threads ▪ a gold lamé dress … Dictionary of contemporary English
lamé — [[t]lɑ͟ːmeɪ, AM læme͟ɪ[/t]] N UNCOUNT: usu supp N Lamé is cloth that has threads of gold or silver woven into it, which make it reflect light. ...a silver lamé dress … English dictionary
lamé — noun (U) cloth containing gold or silver threads: a gold lamé evening skirt … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
lamé — la|mé [ la meı ] noun uncount shiny cloth with gold or silver fibers in it … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
lamé — fabric in which metallic threads are interwoven Fabric and Cloth … Phrontistery dictionary
lamé — UK [ˈlɑːmeɪ] / US [lɑˈmeɪ] noun [uncountable] shiny cloth with gold or silver fibres in it … English dictionary
Chino cloth — Pants made from chino cloth. Chino cloth is a twill fabric, originally made of 100% cotton. Today it is also found in cotton synthetic blends. Developed in the mid 19th century for British and French military uniforms and known as khaki, it has… … Wikipedia
Fabric and Cloth — This is a rather odd category, listing 269 names of kinds of fabric and cloth. There is an enormous variety in fabrics, with many different national, historical and regional varieties. It is interesting to note, however, that almost all of the… … Phrontistery dictionary
gold cloth — noun 1. : cloth of gold 2. : lamé … Useful english dictionary
silver cloth — noun Etymology: silver (II) 1. : cloth of silver 2. : lamé … Useful english dictionary
