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passementerie

/ˌpæsˈmɒntəri/ /ˌpæsˈmɑːntəri/

Meanings
noun
A decorative piece of lace or other cloth on clothes.

Examples :

"The velvet curtains in the old theater were trimmed with elaborate passementerie, giving them a luxurious look. "
material wear appearance

Related Words

Illustration theater

theater noun

/ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiːə.tə/

A place or building, consisting of a stage and seating, in which an audience gathers to watch plays, musical performances, public ceremonies, and so on.

"The school's theater was filled with excited students for the school play. "

Illustration clothes

clothes noun

/kləʊ(ð)z/ /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊðz/ /kloʊðz/

A woven fabric such as used in dressing, decorating, cleaning or other practical use.

"My sister bought new clothes for her school dance. "

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration adorned

adorned verb

/əˈdɔːnd/ /əˈdɔɹnd/

To make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate.

"a character adorned with every Christian grace"

Illustration decorative

decorative noun

/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

Illustration trimmings

trimmings noun

/ˈtrɪmɪŋz/

The act of someone who trims.

"The gardener's trimmings were used to make compost for the vegetable garden. "

Illustration luxurious

luxurious adjective

/lʌkˈsjʊɹ.i.əs/

Very fine in quality and comfortable.

"a luxurious hotel suite"

Illustration elaborate

elaborate verb

/ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/

To develop in detail or complexity

"The teacher elaborated on the history of the Roman Empire, explaining many details about their daily life. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration tassels

tassels noun

/ˈtæsəlz/

A ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads from which at one end protrudes a cord on which the ball is hung, and which may have loose, dangling threads at the other end (often used as decoration along the bottom of garments, curtains or other hangings).

"The curtains had beautiful tassels along the bottom, adding a touch of elegance to the room. "

Illustration trimmed

trimmed verb

/trɪmd/

To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.

"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."

Illustration curtains

curtains noun

/ˈkɜː(ɹ).tənz/

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.

"She closed the curtains to block out the bright morning sun. "