Va·len·ci·ennes 1 (v -l n s -nz , v -lä -syn) A city of northern France near the Belgian border southeast of Lille. An important medieval town, it became noted for its lace industry in the 15th century. Population: 43,200. |
| Va·len·ci·ennes 2 (v-lns-n, -nz, vln-s-) n. A fine lace with a floral pattern. |
Valenciennes1
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(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a flat bobbin lace typically having scroll and floral designs and originally made of linen, now often cotton
[named after Valenciennes2, where it was originally made]
Valenciennes2
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(Placename) a town in N France, on the River Escaut: a coal-mining and heavy industrial centre. Pop.: 39 276 (1990)
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| Noun | 1. | Valenciennes - a town in northeastern France long noted for its lace industry France, French Republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe |
| 2. | Valenciennes - a type of bobbin lace with floral patterns bobbin lace, pillow lace - a handmade lace worked on a pillow with threads wound on bobbins; the pattern is marked out on the pillow by pins |
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