frieze
an ornamental strip: The frieze on the antique chair was beautiful.
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Ionic order entablature
A. cornice
B. frieze
C. architrave
D. entablature
frieze 1
(frēz)n. Architecture
1. A plain or decorated horizontal part of an entablature between the architrave and cornice.
2. A decorative horizontal band, as along the upper part of a wall in a room.
[French frise, from Medieval Latin frisium, frigium, embroidery, from Latin Phrygium (opus), Phrygian (work), from Phrygia.]
frieze 2
(frēz)n.
1. A coarse, shaggy woolen cloth with an uncut nap.
2. A dense, low-pile surface, as in carpeting, resembling such cloth. In both senses also called frisé.
[Middle English frise, from Old French, from Medieval Latin (pannī) frīsiī, woolen (garments), from pl. of Frīsius, Frisian.]
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frieze
(friːz)n
1. (Architecture) architect
a. the horizontal band between the architrave and cornice of a classical entablature, esp one that is decorated with sculpture
b. the upper part of the wall of a room, below the cornice, esp one that is decorated
2. (Art Terms) any ornamental band or strip on a wall
[C16: from French frise, perhaps from Medieval Latin frisium, changed from Latin Phrygium Phrygian (work), from Phrygia Phrygia, famous for embroidery in gold]
frieze
(friːz)n
(Textiles) a heavy woollen fabric with a long nap, used for coats, etc
[C15: from Old French frise, from Middle Dutch friese, vriese, perhaps from Vriese Frisian]
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frieze1
(friz)n.
1. the part of an entablature in classical architecture between the architrave and the cornice, often decorated with sculpture in low relief.
2. a decorative, often carved band, as near the top of a wall or piece of furniture.
[1555–65; < Middle French frise]
frieze2
(friz)n.
1. a heavy, napped woolen cloth for coats.
2. a heavy fabric with uncut pile loops, made of wool, mohair, cotton, or synthetic fibers.
[1350–1400; Middle English frise < Old French; see frieze1]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  frieze - an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornicearchitectural ornament - (architecture) something added to a building to improve its appearance entablature - (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof |
| 2. | frieze - a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap |
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Translations
إِفْريز
vlys
frise
myndræma
frizas
frīze
vlys
duvar süsüfriz
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frieze
(friːz) noun a narrow strip around the walls of a room, building etc near the top, usually decorated with pictures, carving etc. The walls were decorated with a frieze of horses.
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