Alençon lace

American  

noun

1. Also called point d'Alençon.  a delicate needlepoint lace having a solid design outlined with twisted yarn on a background of hexagonal mesh.

2. a machine reproduction of this lace, with a cordlike outline.

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Alençon lace British  

noun

1. an elaborate lace worked on a hexagonal mesh and used as a border, or a machine-made copy of this

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Etymology

Origin of Alençon lace

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

What She Wore The bride wore the Scarlett Gown, designed by Sareh Nouri and made of soft alencon lace with a dramatic chapel train.

From New York Times

Allison Webb showed an Alençon lace midi dress with an oversize removable bow.

From New York Times

They were married at St. Patrick’s Cathedral - her in a hand-beaded gown of Alencon lace, him in a morning coat with striped pants and an ascot - and were feted in a reception at the Waldorf-Astoria.

From Washington Times

They were married at St. Patrick’s Cathedral — her in a hand-beaded gown of Alencon lace, him in a morning coat with striped pants and an ascot — and were feted in a reception at the Waldorf-Astoria.

From Seattle Times

The under-sleeves follow the shape of the others, and have two rows of Alençon lace.

From Project Gutenberg