noun
- Plural of frise; decorative horizontal bands or strips, typically featuring repeated patterns or ornamental designs, used in architecture or interior decoration.
- Plural of frise; a type of coarse woolen fabric with a napped or fuzzy surface.
Usage: architectural term; often refers to a type of frieze or decorative border
Usage: textile term; less common in modern usage
Examples
- The frises along the top of the wall featured intricate geometric patterns.
- The architect designed ornamental frises to enhance the building's classical appearance.
- Medieval churches often displayed frises depicting biblical scenes.
- The decorative frises separated the upper and lower sections of the room.
- Antique frises made from wool were prized for their durability and texture.