Phrase guide

Brussels lace

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A kind of pillow lace that originated in and around Brussels, with sprigs applied on a net ground.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

fine lace with a raised or applique design

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: lace

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: brysselerknipling — a type of lace originating in the Brussels area
  • Hungarian: brüsszeli csipke — a type of lace originating in the Brussels area
  • Russian: брюссе́льское кру́жево (brjussélʹskoje krúževo) — a type of lace originating in the Brussels area
  • Ukrainian: брюссе́льське мере́живо (brjussélʹsʹke meréžyvo) — a type of lace originating in the Brussels area