passementerie
passementerie · passementeries
A decorative piece of lace or other cloth on clothesA decorative piece of lace or other cloth on clothes.
/pæsˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A decorative piece of lace or other cloth on clothes.
(countable, uncountable)Trimmings consisting of braids, cords, beads, tinsel, etc.
More definitions
- a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment
Origin
Borrowed from French passementerie, from French passement (“decorative lace”).Borrowed from French passementerie, from French passement (“decorative lace”).
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Forms
plural: passementeries| Singular | passementerie |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable