Bayadere
a fabric with horizontal stripes of brilliant colors.
historical examples
we also honored with our presence the bayadere communities, where only women dwell.
told by the death’s head mr jkai
bayadere, a dancing-girl in india, dressed in loose eastern costume.
the nuttall encyclopaedia edited by rev. james wood
close by, a mat, as pretty as the bayadere who once lay upon it, still gave out a faint scent of sandal wood.
the magic skin honore de balzac
and bettina, the bayadere, who imitates mignon’s egg-dance, has nothing whatever to do with work.
main currents in nineteenth century literature – 6. young germany georg brandes
the reflection of a greater thing claimed her and taught her, held her like a bayadere in a temple court.
foes mary johnston
noun
a dancing girl, esp one serving in a hindu temple
a fabric or design with horizontal stripes, esp of a bright colour
adjective
(of fabric, etc) having horizontal stripes
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