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Definitions for Frieze

[1] Architecture . the part of a classical entablature between the architrave and the cornice, usually decorated with sculpture in low relief. any decorative band on an outside wall, broader than a stringcourse and bearing lettering, sculpture, etc.
[2] any decorative band at the top or beneath the cornice of an interior wall, a piece of furniture, etc.
[3] Furniture . skirt(def 6b) .
[4] a heavy, napped woolen cloth for coats.
[5] architect the horizontal band between the architrave and cornice of a classical entablature, esp one that is decorated with sculpture the upper part of the wall of a room, below the cornice, esp one that is decorated
[6] any ornamental band or strip on a wall
[7] a heavy woollen fabric with a long nap, used for coats, etc

Words related to Frieze

decoration, embellishment

Words nearby Frieze

frier, fries, friese-greene, friesian, friesland, frieze, friezing, frig, frigate, frigate bird, frigate mackerel

Origin of Frieze

21350–1400; Middle English frise < Old French; see frieze1

Words that may be confused with Frieze

freeze, frieze

Word origin for Frieze

C15: from Old French frise , from Middle Dutch friese, vriese , perhaps from Vriese Frisian

Synonyms for Frieze

decoration, embellishment, architectural ornament