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Moire

//mwɑː// noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern wordnet
  3. 3
    Any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from French moire, itself from English mohair.

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