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rickrack

Pronunciation: /ˈrɪkrak/
(also ricrac)
Definition of rickrack

noun

[mass noun]
  • braided trimming in a zigzag pattern, used as decoration on clothes: print dresses trimmed with rickrack

Origin:

late 19th century: of unknown origin

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Definition of rickrack in the US English dictionary
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