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anglaise

anglaise

9.9
A white cotton fabric with small embroidered holes for dresses and blouses
  • noun
translation icon : brodería inglesa
  • She chose a lovely anglaise fabric for her summer dress.
  • broderie anglaise

Examples

  • Curtains of anglaise added a charming touch to the cottage windows.

  • She chose a blouse of white anglaise for its light and airy feel.

  • The summer dress was made from delicate anglaise embroidered with floral holes.

  • The anglaise lace on the curtains adds a delicate touch.

  • The dress was made of anglaise fabric, giving it a delicate and airy feel.

  • She chose an anglaise embroidered trim for the curtains to add a charming touch.

  • I found a beautiful blouse crafted from anglaise that was perfect for summer wear.

Synonyms

eyelet
vsanglaise
1 5.8

A light cloth with small stitched holes that make a pretty pattern

is a white cotton form of this embroidery made with patterned small holes
broderie
vsanglaise
9.9

Decorative stitching on clothes or fabric, often in a delicate style

is specifically white cotton work featuring patterned small holes rather than plain stitching

Antonyms

solid
53 2.5

Not see-through and without gaps or holes

Compounds

crème anglaise
1 8.4

A thin sweet sauce made from eggs and milk, flavored with vanilla and served with desserts

Surface Forms

anglaise singular
anglaises plural

Etymology

The word anglaise comes from the French anglaise meaning 'English', as in broderie anglaise which means 'English embroidery'. So remember this fabric as the 'English' style white cloth with small patterned holes and pretty embroidery.