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passementerie

Noun CEFR C1
pæsˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Françaispassementerie
1 more languages
Galegoagremán

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.
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See also

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

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