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lamé

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːmeɪ/
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Definition of lamé

noun

[mass noun]
  • fabric with interwoven gold or silver threads: [as modifier]:a gold lamé suit

Origin:

1920s: French, from Latin lamina (see lamina)

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