noun
frieze
A coarse woolen cloth with a raised, fuzzy surface.
The tailor uses thick frieze to make a warm coat.
Etymology
The cloth name comes from an older French term for a woolen fabric. It names the coarse raised-surface material and is distinct from the architectural frieze.
More examples
- The raised fibers give this frieze a fuzzy surface.
- She chooses coarse frieze rather than smooth wool for the jacket.
- A roll of gray frieze sits beside the cutting table.
Forms
frieze