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Meaning of passementerie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

/pæsˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

Definitions

A decorative piece of lace or other cloth on clothes.
countable, uncountable
Trimmings consisting of braids, cords, beads, tinsel, etc.
countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Français passementerie

Examples

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

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

passenger passenger car passenger compartment passenger dedicated line passenger kilometer passenger liner