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

Filoselle′, ferret or floss silk.

From Project Gutenberg

For a few inches above and below the nocking point the string is lapped with carpet-thread to save it from fraying by contact with the arm; the nocking point being made by another lapping of filoselle silk, so that the string may exactly fit the nock of the arrow.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

It is also very effective when used in conjunction with embroidery silk, or filoselle, either in conventional designs, or where flowers are introduced.

From Project Gutenberg

It is much cheaper than embroidery silk or filoselle.

From Project Gutenberg