doily

noun [C]

/ˈdɔɪ.li/

Definition

› a small piece of paper or cloth with a pattern of little holes in it, used as a decoration on a plate or under a cakeTable linen and accessories

(Definition of doily noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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Synonyms and related words:

centerpiece noun
centrepiece noun (DECORATION)
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