guipure

gui·pure

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gi-pyoo r; French gee-pyr]
- /gɪˈpyʊər; French giˈpür/
- /ˈgɪpər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gi-pyoo r; French gee-pyr]
- /gɪˈpyʊər; French giˈpür/

Definitions of guipure word

noun plural guipure any of various laces, often heavy, made of linen, silk, etc., with the pattern connected by brides rather than by a net ground. 1
noun plural guipure any of various laces or trimmings formerly in use, made with cords or heavy threads, metal, etc. 1
noun guipure A heavy lace consisting of embroidered motifs held together by large connecting stitches. 1
noun guipure any of many types of heavy lace that have their pattern connected by brides, rather than supported on a net mesh 0
noun guipure a heavy corded trimming; gimp 0
noun guipure lace without any ground mesh, having the patterns held together by connecting threads 0

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Origin of guipure

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < French, equivalent to guip(er) to cover or whip with silk, etc. (< Germanic; see wipe, whip) + -ure -ure

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Parts of speech for Guipure

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guipure 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.

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