noun
filet
Lace fabric with a square mesh pattern.
The curtain's delicate filet lets sunlight filter through its square mesh.
Etymology
French filet means a small net. The lace takes its name from its regular open mesh, which resembles netting.
More examples
- She trims the tablecloth with a narrow band of filet.
- The square openings in this filet form a regular grid.
- A layer of filet adds a lacy detail to the dress.
Forms
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