guipure UK /ɡɪˈp(j)ʊə/US /ɡɪˈp(j)ʊɹ/ noun1 •A kind of bobbin lace that connects the motifs with bars or plaits rather than net or mesh.[…] it happened actually to be a gray toque of draped velvet, trimmed with antique guipure, and a tall ostrich plume dyed the same shade of violet as her dress. — 2006 formsguipures