baize

UK/beɪz/ US/ˈbeɪz/ uncommon dated

noun

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

Origin

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

Phrases

baize door
green baize
knight of the green baize

Related words

Broader terms

fabric

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