grosgrain /ˈɡɹəʊɡɹeɪn/ noun3 •A silk fabric having narrow, horizontal ribs. •A close-woven fabric (usually made from silk or rayon) having narrow horizontal ribs. •A ribbon made of this fabric.He was on a leash, I realized. The grosgrain strap was wrapped around her hand. — 2022 formsgrosgrains