passement

noun

passe·ment | \ ˈpasmənt\

variants: or less commonly passament \ -səm- \

plural -s

Definition of passement

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an ornamental braid or decorative trimming resembling lace and made of gold, silver, or silk threads

passement

transitive verb

passe·ment | \ ˈpaˌsment\

-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of passement (Entry 2 of 2)

: to trim or edge with passement

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