passementerie

/pæsˈmɛntri/
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Other forms: passementeries

Definitions of passementerie
  1. noun
    a decoration or adornment on a garment
    synonyms: trim, trimming
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    braid, braiding, gold braid
    trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
    miniver
    trimming on ceremonial robes consisting of white or light grey fur
    rickrack, ricrac
    a narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming
    aglet, aiglet, aiguillette
    ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform
    soutache
    a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming
    type of:
    adornment
    a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
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