Definitions for: Passementerie


[n] a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt"



Webster (1913) Definition: Passe*men"terie, n. [F.]
Trimmings, esp. of braids, cords, gimps, beads, or tinsel.


Passe*men"terie (E. p[.a]s*m[e^]n"tr[i^]; F.
p[aum]`s'm[aum]N`t'r[-e]"), n. [F.]
Beaded embroidery for women's dresses.

Synonyms: trim, trimming

See Also: adornment, braid, braiding, gold braid, miniver, rickrack, ricrac

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