frieze

Definition of Frieze in English :

1. frieze

an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice

2. frieze

a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Frieze

noun

1. architecture

a.

the horizontal band between the architrave and cornice of a classical entablature, esp one that is decorated with sculpture

b.

the upper part of the wall of a room, below the cornice, esp one that is decorated

2.

any ornamental band or strip on a wall

noun

a heavy woollen fabric with a long nap, used for coats, etc

noun

1.

a decoration or series of decorations forming an ornamental band around a room, mantel, etc.

2. Architecture

a horizontal band, often decorated with sculpture, between the architrave and cornice of a building

noun

a heavy wool cloth with a shaggy, uncut nap on one side

n.
Architecture

1. A plain or decorated horizontal part of an entablature between the architrave and cornice.

2. A decorative horizontal band, as along the upper part of a wall in a room.

n.

1. A coarse, shaggy woolen cloth with an uncut nap.

2. A dense, low-pile surface, as in carpeting, resembling such cloth. In both senses also called frisé.