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Meaning of "Lurex" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LUREX

Lurex  [ˈlʊərɛks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LUREX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lurex is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LUREX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lurex

Lurex is the registered brand name for a type of yarn with a metallic appearance. The yarn is made from synthetic film, onto which a metallic aluminium, silver, or gold layer has been vaporised. "Lurex" may also refer to cloth created with the yarn.

Definition of Lurex in the English dictionary

The definition of Lurex in the dictionary is a thin metallic thread coated with plastic. Other definition of Lurex is fabric containing such thread, which gives it a glittering appearance.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LUREX


Artex
ˈɑːtɛks
carex
ˈkɛərɛks
complex
ˈkɒmplɛks
Durex
ˈdjʊərɛks
ex
ɛks
flex
flɛks
forex
ˈfɒrɛks
grex
ɡrɛks
index
ˈɪndɛks
interrex
ˌɪntəˈrɛks
latex
ˈleɪtɛks
lex
lɛks
mirex
ˈmaɪrɛks
murex
ˈmjʊərɛks
NIREX
ˈnaɪrɛks
Pyrex
ˈpaɪrɛks
Rex
rɛks
sex
sɛks
specs
spɛks
unisex
ˈjuːnɪˌsɛks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LUREX

Luria
lurid
luridly
luridness
Lurie
luringly
lurk
lurker
lurking
lurkingly
lurry
lurve
Lusaka

WORDS THAT END LIKE LUREX

annex
apex
cortex
dex
duplex
Essex
fedex
group sex
hex
Middlesex
multiplex
oral sex
prex
reflex
sorex
spandex
Sussex
tex
vertex
vortex

Synonyms and antonyms of Lurex in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Lurex» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LUREX

Find out the translation of Lurex to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Lurex from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Lurex» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卢勒克斯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Lurex
570 millions of speakers

English

Lurex
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Lurex
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وركس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

люрексом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Lurex
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Lurex
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lurex
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lurex
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lurex
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラメ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

루 렉스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lurex
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Lurex
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Lurex
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ल्युरक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Simli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lurex
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Lurex
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

люрексом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lurex
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

lurex
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Lurex
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Lurex
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lurex
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Lurex

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LUREX»

The term «Lurex» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.301 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LUREX» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Lurex» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Lurex» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Lurex

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LUREX»

Discover the use of Lurex in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Lurex and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Art of African Textiles: Technology, Tradition and Lurex
This book originally accompanied the first hugely successful exhibition to take a broad look at textile design throughout the various regions of Africa. This book is an exciting survey of some of the most vibrant textiles in the world.
John Picton, Rayda Becker, 1999
2
More Fabric Savvy: A Quick Resource Guide to Selecting and ...
Lame. and. Lurex. Fabric Fact Nylon lame contains traces of copper, aluminum, or gold and is available in about a dozen colors. Most easily found are tricot- backed lame and tissue lame. Lurex is a fine metallic yarn that produces a textured ...
Sandra Betzina, 2004
3
Field & Stream
GET LUREX FOR YOUR NEXT FISHING TRIP. LUREX, INC. Woodcrest, Cherry Hilt, N. J. 08034 Enclosed is $4.00 □ Check □ Money Order □ Cash Rush me 4 Lurex lures and over 100 charges for a total postpaid price of $4.00. I under* ...
4
Issues in Life Sciences—Acarology, Arachnology, and ...
Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology, Beijing: Evaluation of octenol and Lurex as baits in Mosquito Magnet Pro traps to collect vector mosquitoes in China A new study, 'Evaluation of octenol and Lurex as baits in Mosquito Magnet Pro ...
‎2013
5
African Fly-fishing Handbook
Breathing tubes: Rear: use very short fluorescent white rayon floss. Forward: tie in two slim, short pieces of white Plastazote, each side of the head. Body: Single layer of black silk varnished. Whilst tacky, overwind open turns of red Lurex.
Bill Hansford-Steele, 2004
6
Kenya Gazette
The Lurex Company Limited, of 105 Wigmore Street, London W.l, England. Address for service. — c/o Messrs. Kaplan & Stratton, advocates, P.O. Box 111, Nairobi. Conditions or restrictions: — 1. Owner grants to User the non-exclusive right to ...
7
Developing Basic Space Science World-Wide: A Decade of ...
China is going to send a space probe to the Moon around 2005, which is named Lunar Resource Explorer (LUREX; Li et al., 1999). The LUREX will be a three- axis stabilized lunar satellite, with a mass of about 500 kg and a payload of four ...
Willem Wamsteker, Rudolf Albrecht, Hans J. Haubold, 2004
8
Two Balls or Less: Over 30 Simply Stylish Knitting and ...
Hot metal: lurex and metallic yarns Lurex and metallic yarns have a crisp, hard texture and tend to come in bright, glinting, jewel-like colours. I wouldn't recommend them for making garments – they would be too harsh and scratchy worn ...
Jenny Hill, 2007
9
Product Category Management
SOCIALLY ACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROFILE PROFESSIONALS/GRADUATES COTTON. SPANDEX. LUREX KNIT:LYCRA S/J, Y/D S/J,I/L,RIB,MELANGE,S/J 395-545 USER:2-12 OCCASIONALWEAR.PLAYWEAR.PARTYWEAR oí iHupp vp ...
Chiplunkar, 2011
10
Saltwater Flies for South African Waters: A Surf and Estuary ...
Silver Lurex; open wound rib of blue Lurex. Dressing Hook: 2/0 to 5/0, stainless steel, long shank. Silk: Grey. Tail: Six or more white saddle hackles, optionally with pale yellow bucktail over. Body: Silver Lurex. Wing/ Pale yellow bucktail under ...
Bill Hansford-Steele, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LUREX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Lurex is used in the context of the following news items.
1
'West Side Story' was first show at West Mall Theatre
The theater was draped in 3,000 yards of gold-copper fabric, laced with highlights of Lurex thread. Curtains of that same material would cover ... «Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Jul 15»
2
Tiah fires up for fashion festival
“Aurelio Costarella's bronze Lurex and leather bustier dresses and a plunging blue Lurex wrap dress by Bec & Bridge were incredible. «Perth Now, Jul 15»
3
Exclusive: Your First Look at Diary Of A Teenage Girl, Including …
... then, watch the trailer below before the August 7th UK release date, and let us know if you'll be rocking your cords and lurex to the cinema. «instyle.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
Pretty Metal Makeup from Yves Saint Laurent Beauty
The Pretty Metal lipstick collection includes shades like Rose Lurex, a light transparent pink, Violet Sequins for a soft grey touch and Rose ... «SENATUS, Jul 15»
5
Kendall and Kylie Jenner go head to head in Balmain campaign
And Kylie is definitely holding her own in this image wearing a cute lurex mini dress straight from the catwalk. We love the sparkle created by ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
The Majesty of Jacquards
“I love the narrative,” says Erdem Moralioglu, who shot plastic lurex through his damask and left the edges frayed. “The idea of a girl ripping up ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
7
Topshop's New Archive Collection Celebrates Its Greatest Hits
Think '70s smock dresses, '80s acid-washed denim, and '90s vinyl minis and minimalist Lurex silhouettes. The lineup is the first stage of a ... «New York Magazine, Jul 15»
8
The BFC Newgen Winners You Need To Know About
... then last season branched out into jumpers woven from beautiful vintage lurex ribbons and some seriously hard-wearing mustard corduroy. «The Debrief, Jul 15»
9
How the poshed-up polo shirt became the ultimate humblebrag
See the oversized lurex collar and cuffs at Chanel, and cut-out longline versions at Balenciaga, a polo shirt for the space age. This is a trend ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
10
Stripper heels and cable-tie balaclavas: This is your fashion future
... dresses -- replete with tassels, Lurex, and a lot of red -- was praised by the jury for being feminine, wearable and, ironically, perfect for today. «CNN, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Lurex [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lurex>. Apr 2024 ».
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