baize

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A thick, soft, usually woolen cloth resembling felt; often colored green and used for coverings on card tables, billiard and snooker tables, etc.
2. (countable, dated, uncountable) A coarse woolen material with a long nap; usually dyed in plain colors.

Verb

To cover or line with baize.

Synonyms

frieze

beaver

🦫

blanket

felt

Translations

baeta

baai

bayeta

baaien

kaba

μαλακό μάλλινο ύφασμα

τσόχα

frise

bayette

panno

الجوخ

baietta

laken

pano verde

paño

Pronounced as (IPA)

/beɪz/

Etymology

From French baies, feminine plural of adjective bai (“bay-colored”) mistaken as a singular noun.