Pickadillies

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Decorative fabric trims consisting of small loops or tassels frequently used as embellishments on clothing or furnishings ; a style of ornamental edging made of numerous small projections resembling tiny petals or fringes ; textile adornments characterized by clustered loops or points designed to enhance the visual appeal of garments or interior decor
2. Ornamental edgings made up of tiny looped or pointed fabric elements commonly applied to border garments or home textiles ; a type of trimming featuring numerous small, decorative loops or petals used to accentuate fabric edges ; intricate fabric decorations created from a series of small raised loops or points that add texture and flair to clothing or draperies
3. A form of elaborate fabric border composed of many small loops or tassel-like shapes used chiefly for beautification ; a decorative edging method involving repeated tiny fabric projections to enrich garment or textile appearance ; cluster-based fabric ornamentation employing looped or petal-like forms to outline or highlight clothing and home fabric pieces

Etymology: "Pickadillies" is the plural of "pickadilly," a decorative fabric edging, most often a scalloped or pointed border sewn onto collars and cuffs. The singular is the form that carries the word's history, and it is the one that appears in older English dress and tailoring terms. Because it is a plural, the origin lies in the singular noun, and the plural simply adds the usual English ending for multiple items.

Synonyms: ruffles, frills, gathers