| 单词 | pedal straw |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspedal straw The lower and thicker part of a kind of straw grown in Italy for weaving and plaiting; a plait made from this straw, usually having five or seven strands. Frequently attributive, esp. in pedal straw. ΚΠ 1887 Encycl. Brit. XXII. 593/2 The straw of Tuscany, specially grown for plaiting, is distinguished into three qualities,—..from the third quality, Santa Fioro, only ‘Tuscan pedals’ and braids are plaited. 1907 Yesterday's Shopping (1969) 894 Fine pedal ‘Homburg’... Fine pedal straw. 1930 Times 13 Mar. 11/6 Fine pedal straw has returned, and is seen in a brimmed hat..,with the new sweeping line. 1962 A. Southern Millinery ii. 30 The fancy band straws and pedal come into this [sc. real Italian straws] group, the latter being dyed into fashion shades. 1996 Independent (Nexis) 11 May 5 Stitched straw hat in Italian charcoal pedal straw with shantung silk daisy by Lucy Barlow. < as lemmas |
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