a durable cotton fabric woven in twill with a raised or quilted pattern, similar to piqué, often used for bedspreads.
The bedcover was made from sturdy marseille.
He chose marseille for the sofa upholstery.
✦ Named for Marseille, France, where such fabrics were first produced in the 18th century.
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean Sea.
We are going to Marseille for our summer vacation.
Marseille has the most beautiful harbour in France.
✦ From French Marseille, alteration of Latin Massilia, from Ancient Greek Μασσαλία (Massalía), of uncertain origin, possibly Ligurian.
