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Grosgrain Definition & Meaning

grosgrain
noun
  1. a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs

"Grosgrain" in song lyrics

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  • "vera wang grosgrain"
    AOL — AOL
  • "wholesale ribbon grosgrain"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with grosgrain

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Frequently asked questions

What does grosgrain mean?
a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs
What part of speech is grosgrain?
Grosgrain is a noun.

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