Definition of: brocade

(brō·kād′) noun
A rich fabric of satin or twill background interwoven with raised flower or figure design in silken or gold or silver threads.
—v.t. ·cad·ed, ·cad·ing To weave (a cloth) with a raised design or figure. [<Sp. brocado <Med. L broccata, fem. pp. of broccare embroider]
—bro·cad′ed adjective