Grosgrain
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grosgrain — [grō′grān΄] n. [Fr: see GROGRAM] a closely woven silk or rayon fabric with prominent, crosswise ribbing, used for ribbons, trimming, etc … English World dictionary
grosgrain — gros·grain || grəʊgreɪn n. heavy silk cloth adj. of grosgrain (heavy silk cloth) … English contemporary dictionary
grosgrain — noun Etymology: French gros grain coarse texture Date: 1868 a strong close woven corded fabric usually of silk or rayon and often with cotton filler compare grogram … New Collegiate Dictionary
Grosgrain — … Wikipedia
grosgrain — grosgrained, adj. /groh grayn /, n. a heavy, corded ribbon or cloth of silk or rayon. [1865 70; < F gros grain large grain] * * * … Universalium
grosgrain — noun /ˈɡɹəʊɡɹeɪn/ a) A silk fabric having narrow, horizontal ribs. b) A close woven fabric (usually made from silk or rayon) having narrow horizontal ribs … Wiktionary
grosgrain — heavy close woven corded silk Fabric and Cloth … Phrontistery dictionary
grosgrain — (GROH grayn) [French: coarse grain] A heavy, horizontally corded silk or rayon fabric or ribbon … Dictionary of foreign words and phrases
grosgrain — [ grəʊgreɪn] noun a heavy ribbed fabric, typically of silk or rayon. Origin C19: Fr., coarse grain (see also grogram) … English new terms dictionary
grosgrain — gros·grain … English syllables
