grosgrain

adj. of grosgrain (heavy silk cloth)

n. heavy silk cloth

A ribbon is a thin band of flexible material, typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal, used primarily for binding and tying. Cloth ribbons, which most commonly includes silk, are often used in connection with dress, but also applied for innumerable useful, ornamental and symbolical purposes; cultures around the world use this device in their hair, around the body, or even as ornamentation on animals, buildings, and other areas. Ribbon is also sometimes used as a package sealer, on par with twine. A typewriter uses a cloth or plastic ribbon to hold the ink.
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Noun
1. a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs
(hypernym) fabric, cloth, material, textile

n. grosgrain, heavy silk cloth

(a.)
Of a coarse texture; -- applied to silk with a heavy thread running crosswise.