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reseau

re·seau [ ray zṓ, rə zṓ ] (plural re·seaux [ ray zṓz, ray zṓ ] or re·seaus [ ray zṓz, rə zṓz ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. net for making lace: a mesh foundation on which lace is made

2. photographic reference plate: a grid of lines photographed onto or cut into a glass plate and used as a reference for astronomical observations

[Late 16th century. < French réseau "network," later form of Old French reseuil "little net" < raiz "net" < Latin rete]
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