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macrame

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Mac´ra`me
n.1.the art of tying knots in patterns.
2.a coarse lace, made by weaving and knotting cords; macrame lace.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.macramemacrame - a relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords
lace - a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
Verb1.macramemacrame - make knotted patterns; "macrame a plant holder"
knot - make into knots; make knots out of; "She knotted her fingers"
Translations
macrame [məˈkrɑːmɪ] n → macramè m
macrame [məˈkrɑːmɪ] n → macramè m


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In an unclouded harmony of tastes and interests they cultivated ferns in Wardian cases, made macrame lace and wool embroidery on linen, collected American revolutionary glazed ware, subscribed to "Good Words," and read Ouida's novels for the sake of the Italian atmosphere.
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