cordonnet

/kɔʁdɔnɛ/; (UK) /kɔːrˈdoʊnɛɪ/; (US) /kɔrˈdoʊnɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of decorative braid or embroidery, particularly a type of French lace.

“The wedding dress featured intricate cordonnets that caught the light beautifully.”

2. noun

A French term used to describe a group of vines trained on a trellis or cordon.

“The vineyard used a technique called cordonnet to train the vines for better growth.”

Synonyms

  • braid
  • embroidery
  • lace
  • ornamentation

Antonyms

  • plain weave
  • simple stitch