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grosgrain

Noun

gros=grain

WORDNET DICTIONARY

grosgrain(n = noun.artifact) - a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs;

grosgrain, a. [F. Cf. Grogram.].

Of a coarse texture; -- applied to silk with a heavy thread running crosswise. [1913 Webster]

grosgrain, n. a corded fabric of silk etc.

Etymology

F, = coarse grain (as GROSS, GRAIN)

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