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Meaning of grosgrain | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈɡɹəʊɡɹeɪn/

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Italiano canneté

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.

See also

Groshong Groși grosion Grosjean Grosmont Gross