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单词 Chantilly lace
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Definition of Chantilly lace in English:

Chantilly lace

noun
mass noun
  • A delicate kind of bobbin lace.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Mills's dress, which Stella is said to have described as ‘tarty’, is made from 10 metres of Chantilly lace.
    • For the more daring there were tight semi-transparent Chantilly lace shirts which left little to the imagination.
    • The bride wore a gown of satin and Chantilly lace.
    • It's reported that she wore a tiara and not a traditional veil, and that her train was antique Chantilly lace, not that inferior modern kind.
    • The stand-out pieces here were her beautifully tailored tweed jackets, which were often paired with dressy tulle, Chantilly lace and organza skirts.
    Synonyms
    openwork, lacework, tatting, netting, net, tulle, meshwork, mesh, webbing

Origin

Mid 19th century: named after Chantilly (see Chantilly cream).

 
 

Definition of Chantilly lace in US English:

Chantilly lace

nounSHanˈtilē
  • A delicate kind of bobbin lace.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The stand-out pieces here were her beautifully tailored tweed jackets, which were often paired with dressy tulle, Chantilly lace and organza skirts.
    • It's reported that she wore a tiara and not a traditional veil, and that her train was antique Chantilly lace, not that inferior modern kind.
    • For the more daring there were tight semi-transparent Chantilly lace shirts which left little to the imagination.
    • The bride wore a gown of satin and Chantilly lace.
    • Mills's dress, which Stella is said to have described as ‘tarty’, is made from 10 metres of Chantilly lace.
    Synonyms
    openwork, lacework, tatting, netting, net, tulle, meshwork, mesh, webbing

Origin

Mid 19th century: named after Chantilly (see Chantilly cream).

 
 
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