Definitions for grosgrain

grosgrain gros·grain

Spelling: [groh-greyn]
IPA: /ˈgroʊˌgreɪn/

Grosgrain is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 313 anagrams from letters in grosgrain (agginorrs).

Definitions for grosgrain

noun

  1. a heavy, corded ribbon or cloth of silk or rayon.

Origin of grosgrain

First recorded in 1865-70, grosgrain is from the French word gros grain large grain

Examples for grosgrain

grosgrain—A close-woven, finely ribbed or corded silk with but little lustre.

She had just resumed her pen when Mrs. grosgrain was announced.

On arriving at Mrs. grosgrain's ostentatious residence, they were informed that the ladies were all engaged.

"I had a little money hid away," said Mrs. grosgrain, brightening up.

During this soliloquy, Mrs. Grey had gone on talking, but Mrs. grosgrain had not heard a word, and now took leave.

"Proud, indeed," thought Mrs. grosgrain, who did not comprehend the vigorous character described.

In two bodies they were, with the grosgrain carpet and cops with clubs between.

Faille Francaise—A soft, lustrous silk of wider cord than grosgrain, but narrower than ottoman.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Grey received a note from Mrs. grosgrain, imploring her to come to her as soon as possible next morning.

"We have to leave this house in a week," said Mrs. grosgrain.

Word Value for grosgrain
Scrable

0

Words with friends

14

Similar words for grosgrain
Word of the day