Valenciennes
/,vælənsi'en/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of bobbin lace with floral patterns: "Valenciennes" refers to a specific, fine, and durable bobbin lace traditionally characterized by its floral or geometric designs woven on a hexagonal mesh ground.
- A town in northeastern France long noted for its lace industry: "Valenciennes" is also the name of a historic city in the Nord department of France, famous for its centuries-old tradition of lace-making.
Examples
Noun (Lace): The wedding gown was trimmed with exquisite Valenciennes. She collects antique textiles, especially Valenciennes from the 18th century.
Noun (Town): The lace museum in Valenciennes attracts many visitors. He was born in Valenciennes, a city with a rich industrial history.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used attributively to describe lace or items resembling this specific lace type.
Variants and Related Words
- Valenciennes lace: The full term often used to specify the textile.
- Bobbin lace: The general category of lace made using bobbins, which includes Valenciennes.
Synonyms
- Lace: A general term for a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.
- Point: An archaic or specialized term for lace, particularly needle lace (note: Valenciennes is a bobbin lace, not a needle lace).
Related Phrases
- To be (as) fine as Valenciennes: An idiom praising something for its delicacy and high quality, drawing a direct comparison to the famed lace.
Noun
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a type of bobbin lace with floral patterns
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a town in northeastern France long noted for its lace industry
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