frise
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- noun
- Archaic
:
frisa
- bichon frise
Examples
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Walk my bichon frise
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As I am allergic to most dogs, I can only have a breed that doesn't shed, so I like the Bichon Frise.
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The warm blanket was made of frise, providing comfort during the chilly winter nights.
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In the past, frise was commonly used for heavy curtains that helped insulate homes from the cold.
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Craftsmen traditionally wove frise into rugs, ensuring durability and warmth for the household.
Synonyms
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A soft warm fabric used for jackets and blankets
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A cloth or piece of clothing made from wool to keep warm
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A heavy wool cloth with a rough raised surface used for warm coats
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A thick heavy wool cloth used to make warm coats and blankets
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A rough cloth made from linen and wool used for making clothes
A thick wool cloth once used to make warm clothes and furniture covers
A strong cloth of cotton and linen used for clothes and to cover furniture
A strong cotton cloth with a raised pattern used for bedspreads
Compounds
- Specialized
A frame with many long spikes used to stop horses or soldiers from getting through
How Warm
Surface Forms
Etymology
Frise comes from the French word frisé that means 'curly' or 'crinkled', and it is like the English word frizz. A frise cloth has a raised, curly surface called a nap that traps air and keeps you warm, which explains the name.