drapery
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.drap·ery
noun \ˈdrā-p(ə-)rē\ plural drap·er·ies
Definition of DRAPERY
1
British : dry goods
2
a : a decorative piece of material usually hung in loose folds and arranged in a graceful design b : hangings of heavy fabric for use as a curtain
3
: the draping or arranging of materials
See Examples of DRAPERY
- The painter arranged several items among drapery and began to work.
- <the drapery for the picture window matched the color of the furniture in the center of the room>
First Known Use of DRAPERY
14th century
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