grosgrain

[ groh-greyn ]

/ ˈgroʊˌgreɪn /

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

gros·grained, adjective

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

The Home at Greylock |Elizabeth Prentiss
"Proud, indeed," thought Mrs. Grosgrain, who did not comprehend the vigorous character described.

The Home at Greylock |Elizabeth Prentiss
"I had a little money hid away," said Mrs. Grosgrain, brightening up.

The Home at Greylock |Elizabeth Prentiss
On arriving at Mrs. Grosgrain's ostentatious residence, they were informed that the ladies were all engaged.

The Home at Greylock |Elizabeth Prentiss

A grosgrain carpet lay over the asphalt to the edge of the sidewalk.

The Voice of the City |O. Henry

grosgrain

/ (ˈɡrəʊˌɡreɪn) /

a heavy ribbed silk or rayon fabric or tape for trimming clothes, etc

C19: from French gros grain coarse grain; see gross, grain