Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Matelassé

Matelassé (mȧ`lȧ`sa") , adjective

[French, p.p. of matelasser to cushion, to cover as with a mattress, from matelas mattress. See Mattress.]

Ornamented by means of an imitation or suggestion of quilting, the surface being marked by depressed lines which form squares or lozenges in relief; as, matelassé silks.

Also: Matelasse

Matelassé , noun

A quilted ornamented dress fabric of silk or silk and wool.

Also: Matelasse