torsade

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1) A decoration, especially on hats, made from twisted ribbon
 * 2) * Harper's Magazine
 * the crown decked with torsades of pearls
 * 1)  torsade de pointes
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Derived terms

 * torsadogenesis
 * torsadogenic

Etymology
From.

Noun

 * 1) twist
 * 2)  (decoration)
 * 3) braid (of hair etc.)
 * 4)  cable moulding
 * 5)  cable