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- [bruhs-uh lz leys]
- /ˈbrʌs əlz leɪs/
- /brʌslz leɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bruhs-uh lz leys]
- /ˈbrʌs əlz leɪs/
Definitions of brussels lace words
- noun brussels lace a fine lace with a raised or appliqué design 3
- noun brussels lace a bobbin or needlepoint lace with a raised design 3
- noun brussels lace a machine-made lace with an appliquéd design 3
- noun brussels lace a fine handmade lace in a floral pattern outlined with raised cordonnet, originally made in the area of Brussels. 1
- noun brussels lace a modern machine-made net lace on which floral designs are appliquéd. 1
- noun brussels lace A kind of pillow lace that originated in and around Brussels. 0
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Origin of brussels lace
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50
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Parts of speech for Brussels lace
noun
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determiner
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brussels 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 72% 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.
brussels lace usage trend in Literature
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