brokaat

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Middle Dutch brocaet, possibly via Middle French brocat, from Italian broccato, from Medieval Latin broccatus. The variants with d were influenced by Iberian languages, likely by Portuguese brocado.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /broːˈkaːt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bro‧kaat
  • Rhymes: -aːt

Noun

brokaat n (uncountable)

  1. brocade, heavy fabric interwoven with threads of precious metal

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → Indonesian: brokat
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