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torchon

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːʃ(ə)n/
(also torchon lace)
Definition of torchon

noun

[mass noun]
  • coarse bobbin lace with geometrical designs.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, literally 'duster, dishcloth', from torcher 'to wipe'

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