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marseille

marseille

8.2
A strong cotton cloth with a raised pattern used for bedspreads
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : matelassé
  • The antique bedspread was made from marseille, showcasing an intricate raised design.

Examples

  • Traditional marseille is prized for its durability and textured appearance.

  • She chose a beautiful marseille bedspread for her bedroom.

  • She chose marseille fabric for her new set of decorative pillows.

  • The marseille fabric is known for its durability.

  • The antique bedspread was made from marseille, showcasing an intricate raised design.

  • She chose marseille fabric for her new set of decorative pillows.

  • Traditional marseille is prized for its durability and textured appearance.

Synonyms

matelassé
vsmarseille
  • Specialized
9.9

A heavy fabric with a raised, quilted surface used for bed covers and jackets

is a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern mainly for bedspreads

Surface Forms

marseille singular
marseilles plural

Etymology

Marseille is named after the French city Marseille, where makers first produced this strong, patterned cotton fabric. Think of a 'quilt' or bedspread with a raised design, and you will remember why marseille means a durable, 'quilted' fabric today.