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:

  1. The hat was trimmed with a ribbon of grosgrain.
  2. Her dress was made of black grosgrain.
  3. The store sold several styles of grosgrain ribbon.
  4. Grosgrain is a durable and versatile fabric.
  5. The groom wore a grosgrain bow tie for his wedding.
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