Brussels lace
noun
1
: any of various fine needlepoint or bobbin laces with floral designs made originally in or near Brussels
2
: a machine-made net of hexagonal mesh
Word History
First Known Use
1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Brussels lace
noun
as in marquisette
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- marquisette
- filigree
- tulle
- fishnet
- lattice
- bobbinet
- grille
- lace
- screening
- grill
- screen
- webbing
- web
- wirework
- netting
- mesh
- net
- network