point d'Hongrie

noun

point d'Hon·​grie

¦pwaⁿˌdōⁿ¦grē

plural points d'Hongrie

: an embroidery of zigzag designs worked in bright graduated colors and formerly much used in canvas work especially for upholstery and rugs

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, lace from Hungary

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