frieze

/friːz/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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