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Noun: knop  nóp
  1. (textiles) a small lump or knot in yarn or fabric, sometimes added deliberately for decorative effect
    "The tweed fabric had a distinctive texture due to its many knops"
     
  2. A small decorative knob or protuberance, often found on furniture, metalwork, or glassware
    "The antique vase was adorned with delicate knops along its stem"
     
  3. [archaic] A bud or flower, especially in architectural ornamentation
    "The stone column was carved with a pattern of knops and flowers"

Derived forms: knops

Encyclopedia: Knop