| 单词 | butterfly bow |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbutterfly bow butterfly bow n. a bow having the loops, or loop and end, on each side spread apart like the open wings of a butterfly; spec. a bow tie having the loops spread apart in this way (cf. butterfly tie n.). ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > parts of clothing > [noun] > trimmings or ornamentation > bow butterfly bow1830 pussycat bow1902 pussy-bow1946 1830 Ladies' Museum Feb. 117 Large butterfly bows, or else ends of very broad riband, or of silk, arranged in the form of butterfly's wings..is the favourite style of trimming. 1888 Cassell's Family Mag. Feb. 182/1 A bonnet à la Folle, with a tricoloured butterfly bow at the top. 1920 Punch 4 Aug. 97/2 The wearing of a butterfly bow with a double event collar was a solecism past forgiveness. 1971 Vogue (U.S. ed.) 15 Nov. 59/2 To go out, a dark velvet suit or bottle-green suède suit, butterfly bow in black velvet. If a tie is not demanded, a cashmere turtleneck, or ecru-color shirt in rough peasant cotton. 1992 N.Y. Mag. 28 Sept. 65/1 A size 6 off-the-shoulder bridal dress with a duchesse-silk-satin top, layered tulle skirt, and butterfly bow in the back. < as lemmas |
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