word
French
passementerie
pas-mahn-tuh-REE
ˌpæsməntəˈriːListen
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Syllable breakdown
passementerie
Sounds like
Say 'pas-mahn-tuh-REE'.
Dictionary meaning
Decorative trimmings for clothing, such as braid, fringe, tassels, and gimp.
History and origin
French — 'passement' (braid).
Examples
- The military jacket was decorated with gold passementerie along the cuffs and collar.
Common mispronunciations
PASS-ment-treepas-MENT-uh-ree
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