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macramé


Definition of macramé

noun

[mass noun]
  • the art of knotting string in patterns to make decorative articles.
  • [usually as modifier] articles made using macramé: spider plants dangled in macramé plant holders

Origin:

mid 19th century: French, from Turkish makrama 'tablecloth or towel', from Arabic miqrama 'bedspread'

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