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French knot
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French knot
n.
A decorative embroidery stitch made by looping the thread two or more times around the needle, which is then inserted into the fabric.
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French knot
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Noun1.French knotFrench knot - a stitch made by looping the thread several times around the needle before inserting it into the fabric
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather


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