Definition of passementerie in English:

passementerie

noun ˈpasm(ə)ntripæsˈmɛntri

mass noun

Decorative trimming such as tassels, braid, and fringing, used on furniture and clothing (e.g. military uniforms).
Example sentencesExamples
- The elaborate passementerie incorporates the appropriately nuptial imagery of ribbons and bows.
- The style of the woven textiles, the floral embroidery, the passementerie and - above all - the design of the magnificent raised work of the headboard of the ‘King's Bed’ (more Jean Marot than Daniel) seem consistent with the 1670s.
- Likewise, the two-part leaded mirrors and the French crimson silk curtains, decorated with gold-threaded passementerie, were reproduced from their description in the 1759 Gaillard inventory of the grand salon.
- To a soundtrack that blended the Gypsy Kings with rapper Eminem, models paraded in sheer white cotton voile tunics trimmed with tiny passementerie balls for an ethnic touch.
- The pair's work, reviving the ancient art of passementerie - decoration using fringing, trimming and braiding - is reflected in their home.
Synonyms
openwork, lacework, tatting, netting, net, tulle, meshwork, mesh, webbing

Origin

Early 17th century: French, from passement 'braid'.

Definition of passementerie in US English:

passementerie

nounpasˈmentrēpæsˈmɛntri

Decorative trimming such as tassels, braid, and fringing, used on furniture and clothing (e.g. military uniforms).
Example sentencesExamples
- The elaborate passementerie incorporates the appropriately nuptial imagery of ribbons and bows.
- To a soundtrack that blended the Gypsy Kings with rapper Eminem, models paraded in sheer white cotton voile tunics trimmed with tiny passementerie balls for an ethnic touch.
- Likewise, the two-part leaded mirrors and the French crimson silk curtains, decorated with gold-threaded passementerie, were reproduced from their description in the 1759 Gaillard inventory of the grand salon.
- The pair's work, reviving the ancient art of passementerie - decoration using fringing, trimming and braiding - is reflected in their home.
- The style of the woven textiles, the floral embroidery, the passementerie and - above all - the design of the magnificent raised work of the headboard of the ‘King's Bed’ (more Jean Marot than Daniel) seem consistent with the 1670s.
Synonyms
openwork, lacework, tatting, netting, net, tulle, meshwork, mesh, webbing

Origin

Early 17th century: French, from passement ‘braid’.

单词	passementerie
释义	Definition of passementerie in English: passementerie noun ˈpasm(ə)ntripæsˈmɛntri mass noun Decorative trimming such as tassels, braid, and fringing, used on furniture and clothing (e.g. military uniforms). Example sentencesExamples The elaborate passementerie incorporates the appropriately nuptial imagery of ribbons and bows. The style of the woven textiles, the floral embroidery, the passementerie and - above all - the design of the magnificent raised work of the headboard of the ‘King's Bed’ (more Jean Marot than Daniel) seem consistent with the 1670s. Likewise, the two-part leaded mirrors and the French crimson silk curtains, decorated with gold-threaded passementerie, were reproduced from their description in the 1759 Gaillard inventory of the grand salon. To a soundtrack that blended the Gypsy Kings with rapper Eminem, models paraded in sheer white cotton voile tunics trimmed with tiny passementerie balls for an ethnic touch. The pair's work, reviving the ancient art of passementerie - decoration using fringing, trimming and braiding - is reflected in their home. Synonyms openwork, lacework, tatting, netting, net, tulle, meshwork, mesh, webbing Origin Early 17th century: French, from passement 'braid'. Definition of passementerie in US English: passementerie nounpasˈmentrēpæsˈmɛntri Decorative trimming such as tassels, braid, and fringing, used on furniture and clothing (e.g. military uniforms). Example sentencesExamples The elaborate passementerie incorporates the appropriately nuptial imagery of ribbons and bows. To a soundtrack that blended the Gypsy Kings with rapper Eminem, models paraded in sheer white cotton voile tunics trimmed with tiny passementerie balls for an ethnic touch. Likewise, the two-part leaded mirrors and the French crimson silk curtains, decorated with gold-threaded passementerie, were reproduced from their description in the 1759 Gaillard inventory of the grand salon. The pair's work, reviving the ancient art of passementerie - decoration using fringing, trimming and braiding - is reflected in their home. The style of the woven textiles, the floral embroidery, the passementerie and - above all - the design of the magnificent raised work of the headboard of the ‘King's Bed’ (more Jean Marot than Daniel) seem consistent with the 1670s. Synonyms openwork, lacework, tatting, netting, net, tulle, meshwork, mesh, webbing Origin Early 17th century: French, from passement ‘braid’.
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