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openwork

open·work

UK/ˈəʊpənwɜː(ɹ)k/ US/ˈoʊpənwɝk/ uncommon

noun

1.

ornamental work (such a embroidery or latticework) having a pattern of openings

Origin

From open + work.

Phrases

  • openwork stocking

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