bordure

Definitions of bordure
  1. noun
    a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
    synonyms: décoration, ornement
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    bande, rayure
    an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
    babiole, bibelot
    cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
    bijouterie, bijoux, joaillerie
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
    plumet
    a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
    pompon
    decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat
    pompon
    adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
    garniture, passement
    a decoration or adornment on a garment
    joyau
    a small and delicately worked piece
    bracelet
    jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
    galon, tresse
    trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
    boucle d'oreille
    jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
    bijou, pierre précieuse
    a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
    chaîne, collier
    jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
    broche, épingle
    a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
    anneau, bague
    jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
    type of:
    décoration, ornement
    something used to beautify
  2. noun
    a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
    synonyms: haie
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    clôture, treillage
    a barrier that serves to enclose an area
  3. noun
    a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
    synonyms: bord, huisserie
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    bord, marge
    the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something
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