Brussels lace

Brussels lace

n. Net lace with an appliqué design, formerly made by hand but now usually made by machine.

Brussels lace

n (Textiles) a fine lace with a raised or appliqué design

Brus′sels lace′

n. 1. a fine handmade lace in a floral pattern outlined with raised cordonnet, orig. made in the area of Brussels. 2. a modern machine-made lace with appliquéd floral designs. [1740–50]

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Brussels lace - fine lace with a raised or applique designlace - a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns