broc·a·tel also broc·a·telle (br k  -t l )n. A heavy fabric with highly raised designs. [French brocatelle, from Italian broccatello, diminutive of broccato, brocade; see brocade.] |
brocatelle US, brocatel [ˌbrɒkəˈtɛl]
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a heavy brocade with the design in deep relief, used chiefly in upholstery
2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a type of variegated marble from France and Italy
[from French, from Italian broccatello, diminutive of broccato brocade]
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