Definition

A type of fabric that features bold, contrasting horizontal stripes in different colors.

Example

The dress was made of a beautiful bayadere fabric that caught everyone's attention.

Conversation

I found this really cool fabric with a bayadere pattern at the market yesterday.

Oh, that sounds interesting! What colors does it have?

It has bright stripes in blue and orange, really eye-catching.

Nice! I love how bayadere fabrics can add so much character to an outfit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bayadere comes from the French word 'bayadère', which is derived from the Portuguese 'baiadera', meaning a female dancer or courtesan in India. The term itself is rooted in the Hindi word 'bayadari', which refers to a dancer or a woman of the dance.

Memory Tip

Think of the connection to Indian culture and dance when you hear 'bayadere', as it refers to a female dancer.

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