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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDrapery
/ˈdreɪ.pər.i/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A piece of cloth or fabric, especially when used for decoration or covering.
"The artist used rich drapery to enhance the beauty of the painting." - 2
The arrangement or style of hanging cloth, especially in a decorative manner.
"The drapery in the ballroom created an elegant atmosphere for the event."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'drapery' originates from the Middle English term 'draperie', which is derived from the Old French 'draperie', meaning 'cloth' or 'fabric'. The root 'drap' comes from the Latin 'drappus', which referred to a piece of cloth, highlighting the historical significance of textiles in trade and culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Drapery" is said worldwide
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draperie
Transliteration: draperie
"La draperie dans la salle de bal était magnifique."
Draperie
Transliteration: Draperie
"Die Draperie im Raum schuf eine elegante Atmosphäre."
drappeggio
Transliteration: drappeggio
"Il drappeggio nella sala era molto elegante."
drapería
Transliteration: drapería
"La drapería en el salón era impresionante."
draparia
Transliteration: draparia
"A draparia na sala era muito bonita."
कपड़ा
Transliteration: kapda
"कमरे में कपड़ा बहुत सुंदर था।"
窗帘
Transliteration: chuānglián
"房间里的窗帘非常漂亮。"
커튼
Transliteration: keoteun
"방의 커튼이 매우 아름다웠습니다."
ドレープ
Transliteration: dorēpu
"部屋のドレープはとても美しかった。"
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