baize

(bāz)

noun

a thick woolen cloth made to resemble felt and often dyed green, used to cover billiard tables, etc.

Origin: OFr baie, pl. baies, baize < L badius, chestnut-brown

See baize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An often bright-green cotton or woolen material napped to imitate felt and used chiefly as a cover for gaming tables.

Origin:

Origin: French baies

Origin: , from

Origin: pl. of bai, bay-colored

Origin: , from Latin badius

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