antimacassar

== English == === Etymology === From anti- +‎ macassar. Antimacassars were originally used to protect upholstery from being soiled by macassar oil in the sitter's hair. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ə/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌæn.tɪ.məˈkæs.ɚ/ Rhymes: -æsə(ɹ) === Noun === antimacassar (plural antimacassars) A cover for the back or arms of a chair or sofa. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====