"Lurex" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Marketing coinage; lure + -ex. Etymology templates: {{af|en|lure|-ex}} lure + -ex Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Lurex (uncountable)
  1. A form of yarn (or fabric made from it) that incorporates a glittering metallic thread. Wikipedia link: Lurex Tags: uncountable Synonyms: lurex
    Sense id: en-Lurex-en-noun-5MC-mk9S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ex

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