antimacassar

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Noun antimacassar has 1 sense

antimacassar - a piece of ornamented cloth that protects the back of chair from hair oils
--₁ is a kind of cloth covering

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Antimacassar

Noun

Definition: A protective covering, usually made of cloth, that is placed over the back or arms of a chair to prevent soiling or wear.

Example Sentence: She lovingly embroidered an antimacassar for her grandmother's favorite armchair.

Adjective

Definition: Of or relating to an antimacassar; used to describe furniture or decorative items.

Example Sentence: The delicate lace trim added an antimacassar touch to the elegant tablecloth.