baize

Pronunciation: /beɪz/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables

Etymology

From French baies, feminine plural of adjective bai (“bay-colored”) mistaken as a singular noun.

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