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cordonnet

(ˌkɔːdənˈɛt)
n
(Textiles) a thread or cord that is produced from coarse silk and is commonly used to outline embroidery and lacework, and for fringes
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cor•don•net

(ˌkɔr dnˈɛt, -dnˈeɪ)

n.
a thread, cord, or yarn used to outline a lace motif, form fringes, edge decorative braid, etc.
[1855–60; < French; see cordon, -et]
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