Definition of Torsade

1. n. A twisted cord; also, a molded or worked ornament of similar form.

Definition of Torsade

1. Noun. a decoration, especially on hats, made from twisted ribbon ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Torsade

1. a twisted cord [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Torsade

torridity
torridly
torridness
torridnesses
torrified
torrifies
torrify
torrifying
torril
torrils
torrock
torrocks
torroid
torrs
tors
torsade (current term)
torsade de pointes
torsades
torsades de pointes
torsades des pointes
torsal
torsalo
torsals
torsatron
torse
torsed
torsel
torsels
torses
torshi

Literary usage of Torsade

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. American Journal of Archaeology by Archaeological Institute of America (1887)
"The ornamental bands: torsade and palmette.—The line of ornament which separates the lower from the upper zone, and which probably also encircled the ..."

2. Wimples and Crisping Pins: Being Studies in the Coiffure and Ornaments of Women by Theodore Child (1894)
"... torsade an infinite number of diamonds attached to the frizzed hair simulated a nebula of light — as it were a comet, of which the torsade was the tail. ..."

3. Belle Assemblée: Or, Court and Fashionable Magazine; Containing Interesting (1831)
"A row of blond lace, headed by a torsade, or a torsade only, is used to adorn velvet dresses. Crape, and plain and figured gauzes, are in request both for ..."

4. The Future of Drug Safety: Promoting and Protecting the Health of the Public by Alina Baciu, Kathleen R. Stratton, Sheila P. Burke (2007)
"The following are some drugs for which AEs were identified through AERS: terfenadine (torsade de pointes and sudden death), cisapride (torsade de pointes ..."

5. Blackwood's Lady's Magazine and Gazette of the Fashionable World, Or, St (1837)
"Les cheveux sont attachés un peu bas et séparés en quatre mèches tournées autour d'autant de rouleaux de crin. La torsade la plus élevée doit être faite la ..."

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