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frieze

/friːz/

/friz/

Translations

friezeadjective

/friːz/

/friz/

Used attributively to describe items made of frieze cloth or relating to an architectural frieze.

Additional translations

friseRelatif à l'étoffe de frise ou à une frise architecturale.

friezenoun

friezes

/friːz/

/friz/

friseEn architecture.

The ancient temple was adorned with a frieze depicting scenes of mythology.

Le temple antique était orné d'une frise représentant des scènes de mythologie.

Additional translations

friseÉtoffe de laine épaisse et rêche.

Synonyms

decorative strip

friezeadjective

Made of frieze cloth or relating to an architectural frieze.

He buttoned up his warm frieze coat before stepping outside.

friezenoun

A broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted decoration, especially on a wall near the ceiling.

The ancient temple was adorned with a frieze depicting scenes of mythology.

A heavy, coarse woolen cloth with a nap, usually on one side.

The coat was made from a durable frieze, perfect for the harsh winter weather.