English

Noun

torsade ‎(plural torsades)

1. A decoration, especially on hats, made from twisted ribbon.
   • Harper's Magazine

     the crown decked with torsades of pearls

2. short for torsade de pointes

   Magnesium infusions for atrial fibrillation & torsade‎

Anagrams

• adorest, roasted

French

Etymology

From tors ‎(“twisted”) +‎ -ade.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɔʁ.sad/
• Homophones: torsadent, torsades

Noun

torsade f ‎(plural torsades)

1. twist
2. torsade (decoration)
3. braid (of hair etc.)
4. (architecture) cable moulding

Verb

torsade

1. first-person singular present indicative of torsader
2. third-person singular present indicative of torsader
3. first-person singular present subjunctive of torsader
4. first-person singular present subjunctive of torsader
5. second-person singular imperative of torsader