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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-dn-et, -dn-ey]
- /ˌkɔr dnˈɛt, -dnˈeɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawr-dn-et, -dn-ey]
- /ˌkɔr dnˈɛt, -dnˈeɪ/
Definitions of cordonnet word
- noun cordonnet a thread or cord that is produced from coarse silk and is commonly used to outline embroidery and lacework, and for fringes 3
- noun cordonnet a thread, cord, or yarn used to outline a lace motif, form fringes, edge decorative braid, etc. 1
- noun cordonnet Doubled and twisted thread, made of coarse silk, and used for tassels, fringes, etc. 0
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Origin of cordonnet
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1855-60; See origin at cordon, -et
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Parts of speech for Cordonnet
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cordonnet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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