passementerie

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Definition of passementerie in English English dictionary

A decorative piece of lace or other cloth on clothes

Mrs Hurstpierpoint bent thoughtfully her eyes to the somewhat phallic passementerie upon her shawl.

of braids, cords, gimps, beads, or tinsel

Trimmings, esp

Beaded embroidery for women's dresses

a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt"

Hyphenation

passe·men·terie

Etymology

() From the French passement, meaning 'decorative lace'.