samite

/ˈsæmaɪt/
noun
  1. A rich, heavy silk fabric, often interwoven with gold or silver threads, used in medieval times for clothing and decorations.
    • In the museum, we saw a banner of samite that once hung in a castle.
    • The king's robe was made of samite embroidered with golden dragons.
    • The tapestry was woven from samite, shimmering with silver threads.
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