cordonnet

noun

cor·​don·​net
ˌkȯ(r)dᵊnˈet,
-nˈā
plural -s
: a thread or small cord used to edge braid, to make tassels and fringes, or to outline the design of lace and embroidery

Word History

Etymology

French, diminutive of cordon

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“Cordonnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cordonnet. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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