frise
/friːz/
noun
- A type of fabric with a rough, curly pile, often used for upholstery or clothing.
- The upholsterer recommended frise for the sofa since it hides wear well.
- She chose a wool frise for her winter coat because it was warm and durable.
- The old armchair was covered in a green frise that felt soft but bumpy.
- A decorative band or strip, especially one that runs along the top of a wall or piece of furniture; a frieze.
- The antique cabinet had a gold frise that made it look elegant.
- The museum had a beautiful frise of carved flowers above the entrance.
- He painted a simple frise along the top of the kitchen wall.