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Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Matelassé

/(mȧ`lȧ`sā̇")/ · Mate·las·sé · IPA
01 a. Ornamented by means of an imitation or suggestion of quilting, the surface being marked by depressed lines which form squares or lozenges i…
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    Ornamented by means of an imitation or suggestion of quilting, the surface being marked by depressed lines which form squares or lozenges in relief; as, matelassé silks.
02 n. A quilted ornamented dress fabric of silk or silk and wool.
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    A quilted ornamented dress fabric of silk or silk and wool.