grogram

noun

gro·​gram ˈgrä-grəm How to pronounce grogram (audio) ˈgrō- How to pronounce grogram (audio)
: a coarse loosely woven fabric of silk, silk and mohair, or silk and wool compare grosgrain

Word History

Etymology

Middle French gros grain coarse texture

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grogram was in 1562

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“Grogram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grogram. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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