filoselle

British  

/ ˌfɪləʊˈsɛl /

noun

1. soft silk thread, used esp for embroidery

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Etymology

Origin of filoselle

C17: from French: silk, silkworm, from Italian filosello , perhaps from Latin folliculus little bag

Example Sentences

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filoselle

The broad band is worked in rows of double filoselle, of various shades, sewn down with single filoselle.

From Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery by Buckle, Mary

Purse silk is often used for the latter; it is more brilliant than floss silk or filoselle.

From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

For mourning wear, this pattern should be embroidered with black filoselle, or the leaves can be worked in white cotton, and the dots in filoselle.

From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

And in truth, the young barrister was apt to wear shoes and stout socks of black filoselle.

From The Deputy of Arcis by Wormeley, Katharine Prescott

Floss silk is generally used for other stitches because it covers the thread of the canvas better than purse silk; it is, however, often replaced by filoselle, which is a much cheaper material.

From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)