cordonnet

[ kawr-dn-et, -dn-ey ]

/ ˌkɔr dnˈɛt, -dnˈeɪ /

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noun

a thread, cord, or yarn used to outline a lace motif, form fringes, edge decorative braid, etc.

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Origin of cordonnet

From French, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at cordon, -et

Words nearby cordonnet

cordless, cordless telephone, cordoba, cordon, cordonbleu, cordonnet, cordon sanitaire, cordotomy, Cordova, Cordovan, cords

How to use cordonnet in a sentence

There were also other differences, both the "cordonnet" and the "rseau" being unlike those of Alenon.
Lace, Its Origin and History|Samuel L. Goldenberg
The ground is composed of double twisted threads, and has a rounder mesh than Alenon, and there is no outlining cordonnet.
Lace, Its Origin and History|Samuel L. Goldenberg
The raised Rose points are recognized by their thick cordonnet or outlining of the pattern.
Lace, Its Origin and History|Samuel L. Goldenberg
Is usually worked with horsehair on the edges to give firmness to the cordonnet.
Textiles|William H. Dooley

The cordonnet of Alençon is the only one which has horsehair for its foundation.
Chats on Old Lace and Needlework|Emily Leigh Lowes