🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ドレープ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dorēpu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Drapery/ˈdreɪ.pər.i/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"部屋のドレープはとても美しかった。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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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