Brocatelle
a brocade in which the design is woven in high relief.
an ornamental marble with variegated coloring, found especially in Italy and Spain.
Historical Examples
Jacqueline, Complete (Mme. Blanc) Th. Bentzon
The Knight of Malta Eugene Sue
noun
a heavy brocade with the design in deep relief, used chiefly in upholstery
a type of variegated marble from France and Italy
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