PASSEMENTERIE


Meaning of PASSEMENTERIE in English

n.

Pronunciation: pas- ' men-t( ə -)r ē

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from passement ornamental braid, from passer

Date: 1794

: an ornamental edging or trimming (as tassels) made of braid, cord, gimp, beading, or metallic thread

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