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单词 Honiton lace
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Definition of Honiton lace in English:

Honiton lace

nounˈhʌn-ˈhɒnɪt(ə)n
mass noun
  • Lace consisting of floral sprigs hand sewn on to fine net or joined by lacework.

    霍尼顿小花纹花边(绣在精细网格上或绣花工艺品上的带花簇饰物的花边)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is a book for bobbin-lace makers who have already mastered basic, flat Honiton lace.
    • This handkerchief is a good example of the best of Honiton lace made during the 19th Century.
    • I must finally mention Honiton lace, the finest of the laces.
    • Generations of the British Royal Family have held great affection for the exquisite beauty of Honiton lace.
    • Some teachers also hold courses on Honiton lace at various venues in England and abroad.
    • It was called Honiton lace because it arrived in London, the main market, by the Honiton coach, later the Honiton train.
    • The gallery displays a selection of Honiton lace drawn from our collection of world significance.
    • Traditionally Honiton lace was made in white or ecru cotton, and occasionally black silk (as cotton would not take the dye, usually ending up brown).
    • Spun in a pattern containing roses, thistles and shamrocks, Honiton lace is perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing of all laces.
    • The story of Honiton lace has a happier outcome.
    Synonyms
    openwork, lacework, tatting, netting, net, tulle, meshwork, mesh, webbing

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Honiton, the name of a town in Devon.

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