baize Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables

WordNet

Baize noun
Etymology
For bayes, pl. fr. OF. baie; cf. F. bai bay-colored. See Bay a color.
Definitions
  1. A coarse woolen stuff with a long nap; -- usually dyed in plain colors.
    A new black baize waistcoat lined with silk. Pepys.

Webster 1913