passementerie /pæsˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ noun2 •A decorative piece of lace or other cloth on clothes.Mrs Hurstpierpoint bent thoughtfully her eyes to the somewhat "phallic" passementerie upon her shawl. — 1919 •Trimmings consisting of braids, cords, beads, tinsel, etc. formspassementeries