Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Having a raised pattern the surface of which looks as if quilted: said of fine textiles, especially silk.
  • noun A kind of French dress-goods of silk and wool. See I.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Ornamented by means of an imitation or suggestion of quilting, the surface being marked by depressed lines which form squares or lozenges in relief.
  • noun A quilted ornamented dress fabric of silk or silk and wool.

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Examples

  • I, too, wanted to sleep in a universe where million-thread-count sheets and bleached matelasse coverlets met in unison, precisely folded and tucked on the centimeter with pillows stacked like uniformed soldiers.

    Down With Comforters! Sara Ruffin Costello 2011

  • Thus I stared at balmacaans and surtouts, dolmans and jerkins of paduasoy, matelasse, and a hundred other costly fabrics without ever going into the places that displayed them, or even stopping to examine them.

    The Shadow of the Torturer Wolfe, Gene 1980

  • The granddaughter's suite has four double beds, each with a hand-painted headboard and white matelasse bedding monogrammed in spring green with each granddaughter's initials.

    Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local Marni Jameson 2010

  • Start with bright white sheets, then add a cream matelasse coverlet.

    courierpress.com Stories 2010

  • The granddaughter's suite has four double beds, each with a hand-painted headboard and white matelasse bedding monogrammed in spring green with each granddaughter's initials.

    Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local Marni Jameson 2010

  • New from Unison, a modern matelasse collection called Fulton.

    Apartment Therapy Main 2009

  • Not your grandmother's matelasse, this classic coverlet is a modern twist on traditional bedding.

    New Products at Design Public 2009

  • Coverlets replace plush duvets in the summer, and she recommends several varieties of matelasse coverlets.

    East Valley Tribune - Today's Top Stories 2009

  • The fabrics include a seersucker stripe and a variety of prints on both recycled polyester and organic cotton blended matelasse.

    unknown title 2009

  • New from Unison, a modern matelasse collection called Fulton.

    Apartment Therapy Main 2009

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