barege

or ba·rège

[ buh-rezh ]

noun

1. a sheer fabric constructed in a leno weave of silk warp and cotton or worsted filling, often used to make veils and dresses.

barège

/ barɛʒ /

noun

1. a light silky gauze fabric made of wool

adjective

1. made of such a fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of barege¹

First recorded in 1805–15; after Barèges, town in southern France (Hautes-Pyrénées)

Word History and Origins

Origin of barege¹

C19: named after Barèges , France, where it was originally made

Example Sentences

Barege denied reports that the Burundi government had withdrawn from the talks.

From US News

Burundi's ambassador to Uganda Jean Bosco Barege said Tuesday his government has asked for more time to prepare for mediation by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Tanzania.

From US News

Before the open piano was seated a very pretty doll in a flounced blue silk dress, trimmed with crystal drops; upon the sofa reclined her two sisters, one wearing white with a green sash, and the other pink barege; while the mother, in purple satin edged with white lace, occupied a large arm-chair, with her feet upon a footstool.

From Project Gutenberg

The dress worn with this mantelet is of white muslin, ornamented with needlework; but the mantelet is intended to be worn in outdoor costume with a dress of silk or barège.

From Project Gutenberg

The dress in the first of the above figures is of a plaided barège, of a delicate pink.

From Project Gutenberg