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dentelle

Syllabification: (den·telle)
Pronunciation: /denˈtel/
Definition of dentelle

noun (plural or pronunc. same)

  • ornamental tooling used in bookbinding, resembling lace edging.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, 'lace', from dent 'tooth' + the diminutive suffix -elle

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