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Noun: frieze  freez
  1. An architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice
    "The temple's frieze depicted scenes from ancient myths"
     
  2. A heavy woollen fabric with a long nap
    "The upholsterer used a durable frieze to cover the sofa"

Sounds like: frieze, f

Derived forms: friezes

Type of: architectural ornament, cloth, fabric, material, textile

Part of: entablature

Encyclopedia: Frieze