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grosgrain

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɡɹəʊɡɹeɪn

Definitions

  1. A silk fabric having narrow, horizontal ribs.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A close-woven fabric (usually made from silk or rayon) having narrow horizontal ribs.
    countable, uncountable
  3. A ribbon made of this fabric.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Italianocanneté
日本語グログラン

Examples

“He was on a leash, I realized. The grosgrain strap was wrapped around her hand.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Groshong Groși grosion Grosjean Grosmont Gross

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