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gros point

noun
\ ˈgrōˌpȯint\
plural gros points

Definition of gros point

1 : raised point
2a : canvas work made with large tent stitches each of which crosses two vertical and two horizontal threads
b : a stitch used in making such canvas work — compare petit point

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History and Etymology for gros point

French, literally, large point

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