Carrickmacross

noun

Car·​rick·​ma·​cross

ˈkarikməˌkrȯs

variants or Carrickmacross lace

: a guipure or appliqué lace of Irish origin usually having floral or foliage designs

Word History

Etymology

from Carrickmacross, Ireland, where it is made

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