alencon lace

A·len·çon lace

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [a-lahn-sawn leys]
- /a lɑ̃ˈsɔ̃ leɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [a-lahn-sawn leys]
- /a lɑ̃ˈsɔ̃ leɪs/

Definitions of alencon lace words

noun alencon lace an elaborate lace worked on a hexagonal mesh and used as a border, or a machine-made copy of this 3
noun alencon lace Also called point d'Alençon. a delicate needlepoint lace having a solid design outlined with twisted yarn on a background of hexagonal mesh. 1
noun alencon lace a machine reproduction of this lace, with a cordlike outline. 1

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Origin of alencon lace

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Alencon lace

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alencon lace popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

alencon lace usage trend in Literature

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