Grosgrain
(noun)
A type of fabric with a ribbed texture, made from silk or synthetic fibers.
Origin:
Mid-17th century: from french gros grain "coarse grain" (of silk).
Examples:
- The hat was trimmed with a ribbon of grosgrain.
- Her dress was made of black grosgrain.
- The store sold several styles of grosgrain ribbon.
- Grosgrain is a durable and versatile fabric.
- The groom wore a grosgrain bow tie for his wedding.