Glossary

Bulgarian Rose refers to a highly valued flower in perfumery, grown at Bulgaria's Valley of the Roses at the base of the Balkan mountain range, where a Turkish merchant began cultiva

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Bulk Classing refers to a term used when fleece wools of different brands and descriptions, but of similar type, yield, etc., are emptied out of their containers (bales) bulked togeth

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Bulky-Weight Yarns refer to a type of yarns knit to a gauge of up to 3-1/2 stitches per inch on size 10, 10-1/2, and 11 US needles, or larger. Yarns in this category can range from 50

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Deutsch: Modeerscheinung / Español: Tendencia / Português: Moda / Français: Tendance / Italiano: Tendenza /

Bulla refers to an ancient Roman pendant consisting of a rounded container holding an amulet. Bulla is worn on a strap or chain around the neck.. Bulla was made in a variety of metal

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Bullet Cut refers to a special type of gemstone cut where the finished gemstone looks exactly like a bullet.

Bullet Cut is a term used in jewellery.

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Bullfighter Hat refers to a type of hat, the shaped of which is a copy of a bull's head with short stubby horns. A broad decorated piece on crown represents bull's eye (Ancient Creta

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Deutsch: Poschen / Español: polisón / Português: rolo de anca / Français: bourrelet / Italiano: imbottitura per anca

Bumroll refers to a padded undergarment worn around the waist underneath skirts to enhance the silhouette by pushing the fabric of the skirt away from the body at the hips. This historical fashion accessory was popular in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and is a precursor to later forms of bustles and crinolines.

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Bungee refers to a type of elastic strap used as a drawstring or pull cord which is often accompanied by a type of stopper which holds the drawn fabric in place. Often found in athle

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