frieze
/friːz/
noun
- A long, narrow band of decoration, often carved or painted, along the top of a wall or building.
- A floral frieze ran along the top of the dining room wall.
- The museum displayed a plaster cast of the Parthenon frieze.
- The ancient temple had a marble frieze showing scenes from battle.
- A heavy, coarse woolen cloth with a nap, used for coats.
- He wore a warm coat made of frieze during the winter.
- Frieze was a popular material for outerwear in the 19th century.
- The old cloak was fashioned from thick frieze fabric.