Associations to the word «Valenciennes»

Wiktionary

VALENCIENNES, proper noun. A town in the region of Nord, in the north-east of France
VALENCIENNES LACE, noun. An open, even French bobbin lace made on a lace pillow in one piece.

Dictionary definition

VALENCIENNES, noun. A town in northeastern France long noted for its lace industry.
VALENCIENNES, noun. A type of bobbin lace with floral patterns.

Wise words

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