millefleur Definition
a pattern of small flowers and plants that are densely packed together, often used in textiles and tapestries.
Using millefleur: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "millefleur" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The tapestry was decorated with a millefleur pattern.
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The dress had a beautiful millefleur print.
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The wallpaper was covered in a millefleur design.
millefleur Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for millefleur
- floral pattern
- flowered design
- botanical motif
Phrases with millefleur
a tapestry decorated with a millefleur pattern
Example
The castle's walls were adorned with millefleur tapestries.
a fabric decorated with a millefleur pattern
Example
The curtains were made of a beautiful millefleur fabric.
an embroidery technique that creates a millefleur pattern
Example
The tablecloth was embellished with delicate millefleur embroidery.
Origins of millefleur
from French 'mille-fleurs', meaning 'thousand flowers'
Summary: millefleur in Brief
'Millefleur' [mil-flur] is a noun that refers to a pattern of small flowers and plants densely packed together. It is commonly used in textiles and tapestries, as in 'The dress had a beautiful millefleur print.' The phrase 'millefleur tapestry' denotes a tapestry decorated with this pattern.
