brokaat

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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

brokaat n (uncountable)

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

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Descendants[edit]

  • Indonesian: brokat